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Honda Activa 125 vs Yamaha Saluto 125 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing Activa 125 vs Saluto 125 Disc UBS variants
The short answer

Honda Activa 125 costs रु 29,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Honda Activa 125 if
Honda Activa 125 costs रु 29,000 less ex-showroom.

Likely positioned as a reliable, family-focused 125 cc scooter; value depends on exact Nepal pricing and equipment. Best suited to buyers prioritizing Honda reliability and conservative design over performance features.

Pros
Honda reliability and brand trust in scooters.
Upright ergonomics and flat floor make it family-friendly.
CVT automatic is easy to ride in congested Nepali city traffic.
Conservative styling appeals to a wide age range.
Cons
Key specs like power, braking hardware, and storage are not clearly disclosed for Nepal.
Likely lacks advanced safety tech like traction control and dual-channel ABS.
Conservative design may feel dated versus feature-rich rivals.
Without clear pricing, hard to judge value against 125 cc competitors.
As of 02 Sept 2026
Choose the Yamaha Saluto 125 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Best suited to riders prioritizing economy, simple design and Yamaha reliability over advanced features or performance.

Pros
Very light at about 114 kg, easy to handle in city traffic.
Excellent claimed mileage approaching 70–78 km/l, reducing running costs.
Tubeless tyres and front disc with UBS improve safety versus basic drum-only rivals.
Yamaha brand and MAW network give relatively wide dealer and service coverage in major cities.
Cons
No ABS and basic safety feature set compared with newer 125cc competitors.
Lacks modern features like digital cluster, Bluetooth, or LED headlamp.
Performance is modest; 8.3 PS output feels purely commuter-focused.
Official Nepal specs omit several key dimensions and comfort details, making cross-comparison harder.
As of 30 Aug 2026
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Honda Activa 125 price in Nepal
Honda
रु 2,53,900Lowest price
Yamaha Saluto 125 price in Nepal
Yamaha
रु 2,82,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,53,900Cheapest
रु 2,82,900
Range, all variants
रु 2,53,900
रु 2,54,900 – रु 2,84,900
Variants on sale
1
3
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
No officially documented current cash discount found for Activa 125 Nepal (As of: 02/09/2026).
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
125 cc
Max power
Not disclosed
8.3 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
10.1 Nm
Transmission
CVT
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,265 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
180 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
164
229Better
Service centres
186Better
74
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Single-piece seat with upright riding posture (India-spec, Activa family design).
·Flat floorboard for better legroom and luggage placement (India-spec, Activa family).
·Adjustable rear suspension: Not disclosed officially (As of: 02/09/2026).
As of 02 Sept 2026
·Comfortable Long Seats
As of 28 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·cluster_type: Not disclosed officially (As of: 02/09/2026).
·Bluetooth connectivity: Not disclosed officially (As of: 02/09/2026).
·External fuel-filler and basic utility hooks likely provided (India-spec, Activa 125 typical features).
As of 02 Sept 2026
·Cluster_type: Analog instrument cluster (India-spec, typical Saluto; not Nepal-confirmed) (As of: 30/08/2026)
·No Bluetooth connectivity mentioned
·Kick and electric start likely offered (India-spec; not Nepal-confirmed) (As of: 30/08/2026)
As of 30 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·abs_type: Not disclosed officially (As of: 02/09/2026).
·front_brake: Not disclosed officially (As of: 02/09/2026).
·rear_brake: Not disclosed officially (As of: 02/09/2026).
·tyre_type: Not disclosed officially (As of: 02/09/2026).
·traction_control: Not disclosed officially (As of: 02/09/2026).
As of 02 Sept 2026
·Front Brake Type: Disc 245mm
·Rear Brake Type: Drum-UBS
·245mm Disc Brakes with Unified Braking System (UBS)
As of 28 Aug 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Conservative family-scooter styling similar to India Activa 125 (India-spec, general knowledge).
·headlamp_type: Not disclosed officially (As of: 02/09/2026).
As of 02 Sept 2026
·New Colors and Graphics
·Available colors: Blue, Green, Grey
As of 28 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Marketed as a mainstream 125 cc scooter in Nepal (India-spec, segment positioning).
·Sales volumes, import route: Not disclosed officially (As of: 02/09/2026).
As of 02 Sept 2026
·Single officially listed Nepal variant: Saluto 125 Disc
·Other portals list Rs. 2,82,900 ex-showroom in 2026
·Earlier EMI flyer showed Disc and Drum variants, now only Disc active
·Sold via MAW Yamaha dealers nationwide
As of 30 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Honda Activa 125
Yamaha Saluto 125

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 2,53,900
रु 2,82,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 2,62,631
≈ रु 2,87,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 4,739 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,280 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

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Honda Activa 125 vs Yamaha Saluto 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda Activa 125 or Yamaha Saluto 125?

As of September 2026, the Honda Activa 125 starts at Rs 2.54 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.01 lakh less than the Yamaha Saluto 125 at Rs 2.55 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda Activa 125 and Yamaha Saluto 125 in Nepal?

The Honda Activa 125 costs Rs 2.54 lakh and the Yamaha Saluto 125 costs Rs 2.55 lakh to Rs 2.85 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Honda Activa 125 or the Yamaha Saluto 125?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

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