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Hero Xtreme 160R vs Vespa 125 in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 18, 2026

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At a glance

	Hero Xtreme 160R	Vespa 125
Ex-showroom price	Rs 3.99 lakh – Rs 4.2 lakh	Rs 3.49 lakh – Rs 4.09 lakh
Fuel	petrol	petrol
Variants on sale	2	3
Distributor	CG Motors (CG\|Motocorp) – Authorized Distributor for Hero in Nepal	D-Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd.

Variant-wise prices (July 18, 2026)

Hero Xtreme 160R

Xtreme 160R ABS	रु 3,98,900
Xtreme 160R Dual ABS	रु 4,19,900

Vespa 125

ZX	रु 3,49,000
S	रु 4,09,000
Vespa 125	रु 3,99,000

Specifications — Xtreme 160R Xtreme 160R ABS vs 125 ZX

Category	Hero Xtreme 160R	Vespa 125
Battery & Range	Not disclosed officially	Fuel tank 7.4L; claimed mileage about 50 kmpl (techlekh.com, India-spec-engine)[3] Real-world range roughly 350+ km per tank under mixed use (inferred from tank×mileage, India-spec)[3]
Motor Power & Drivetrain	Not disclosed officially	124.45cc single-cylinder, 3-valve, 4-stroke, air-cooled FI petrol engine (techlekh.com)[3] Max power 9.51 PS @ 7100 rpm (India-spec, techlekh.com)[3] Max torque 10.11 Nm @ 5600 rpm (India-spec, techlekh.com)[3] BS6 Phase 2 with OBD-II Stage B emissions compliance (vespanepal.com)[1] CVT automatic gearbox with automatic centrifugal clutch (India-spec, techlekh.com)[3] Electric start only; no kick starter mentioned (India-spec, techlekh.com)[3]
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Not disclosed officially	Wheelbase around 1290 mm (India-spec Vespa 125 family, techlekh.com)[3] Ground clearance around 155 mm (India-spec Vespa 125 family, techlekh.com)[3]
Dimensions	Not disclosed officially	Overall length about 1770 mm (India-spec Vespa 125 family, techlekh.com)[3] Width about 690 mm; height about 1140 mm (India-spec Vespa 125 family, techlekh.com)[3] Kerb weight around 114–115 kg (India-spec Vespa 125 family, techlekh.com)[3]
Cargo	Not disclosed officially	Underseat storage adequate for half-face helmet plus small items (India-spec observation, techlekh.com)[3] Small front bag hook and open front pocket for quick storage (India-spec, techlekh.com)[3]
Comfort & Interior	Not disclosed officially	Single-piece seat designed for upright, relaxed riding posture (India-spec, techlekh.com)[3] Front telescopic suspension; rear monoshock for comfort (India-spec, techlekh.com)[3] Footboard large enough for city commuting comfort (India-spec, techlekh.com)[3]
Infotainment & Convenience	Not disclosed officially	Analog-digital semi-digital instrument cluster (YouTube Nepal review)[10] Simple console with speedometer and basic readouts; no connectivity (techlekh.com)[3] Electric starter with handlebar-mounted controls for lights and indicators (India-spec, techlekh.com)[3]
Safety	Not disclosed officially	Front 200 mm disc brake; rear drum brake (techlekh.com)[3] CBS (combined braking) likely standard on BS6 125cc Vespa (India-spec, techlekh.com)[3] Tubeless tyres for better puncture safety (India-spec, techlekh.com)[3] OBD-II monitoring aids engine health diagnostics (vespanepal.com)[1]
Design & Exterior	Not disclosed officially	Classic Vespa styling with round headlamp and retro cues (nepaldrives.com)[4] ZX 125 offered in Azzuro Provenza, Pearl White, Nero Black, Rosso Red (nepaldrives.com)[4] Chrome mirrors and detailing emphasize premium Italian look (nepaldrives.com)[4] 12-inch alloy wheels with stylish multi-spoke design (India-spec, techlekh.com)[3]
Sales & Imports	Not disclosed officially	Officially part of new BS6 OBD-2B lineup launched in Nepal (vespanepal.com)[1] Priced at Rs. 3,49,000 on-road Nepal (nepaldrives.com)[4] Imported and distributed by Delta Autocorp/D-Lifestyles in limited volumes (autoncell.com)[8]
Value for Money Verdict	Not disclosed officially	Positioned as entry Vespa 125 with lowest price among new trio (techlekh.com)[3] Premium pricing versus 125cc rivals; pays for style and brand (techlekh.com)[3]
Pros	Not disclosed officially	Distinctive retro Vespa design stands out in traffic (nepaldrives.com)[4] Fuel-injected BS6 engine with decent efficiency (techlekh.com)[3] Multiple color options tailored to style-focused buyers (nepaldrives.com)[4]
Cons	Not disclosed officially	Higher price than mainstream 125cc scooters in Nepal (techlekh.com)[3] Feature set relatively basic; lacks modern connectivity (techlekh.com)[3] Spare parts and service limited to Vespa network only (autoncell.com)[8]

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hero Xtreme 160R or Vespa 125?

As of July 2026, the Vespa 125 starts at Rs 3.49 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.5 lakh less than the Hero Xtreme 160R at Rs 3.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Hero Xtreme 160R and Vespa 125 in Nepal?

The Hero Xtreme 160R costs Rs 3.99 lakh to Rs 4.2 lakh and the Vespa 125 costs Rs 3.49 lakh to Rs 4.09 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Hero Xtreme 160R or the Vespa 125?

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