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Honda CB Shine SP vs TVS Apache RTR 180 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing CB Shine SP Disc Brake vs Apache RTR 180 2V variants
The short answer

TVS Apache RTR 180 costs रु 7,000 less ex-showroom. Apache RTR 180 has 10 mm more ground clearance.

Choose the Honda CB Shine SP if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The definitive choice for the SP125 lineup in Nepal, offering the necessary stopping power of a front disc for a marginal price increase.

Pros
Superior braking performance with 240mm front disc
Modern LED DC headlamp provides consistent illumination
High resale value typical of Honda motorcycles in Nepal
Cons
Still uses drum brakes at the rear
Ride quality can feel stiff on bumpy roads
Competition offers wider rear tires for better grip
As of 17 Sept 2026
Choose the TVS Apache RTR 180 if
TVS Apache RTR 180 costs रु 7,000 less ex-showroom.Apache RTR 180 has 10 mm more ground clearance.

This variant is not officially marketed separately in Nepal; buyers should refer to the standard Apache RTR 180.

Pros
Standardized parts availability
Simple mechanical architecture
Lower maintenance complexity
Cons
Not an official separate trim
Lack of specific documentation
Potential confusion with older models
As of 26 Sept 2026
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Honda
रु 2,86,900
TVS Apache RTR 180 price in Nepal
TVS
रु 2,79,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,86,900
रु 2,79,900Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
125 cc
Not disclosed
Max power
8 kW (10.9 PS)
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
RWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,020 mm
2,085 mm
Height
1,103 mm
1,105 mm
Wheelbase
1,285 mm
1,300 mm+15 mm
Ground clearance
160 mm
170 mm+10 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
173
301Better
Service centres
208Better
54
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·5-step adjustable rear suspension
·Front suspension: Telescopic
·Rear suspension: Hydraulic Type
As of 17 Sept 2026
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Full digital meter with real-time mileage, average mileage, distance to empty, service due indicator, gear position indicator, eco indicator and side stand indicator
As of 17 Sept 2026
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🛡️Safety
·Front brake type/size: Disc 240 mm
·CBS with equalizer
·Side stand engine cut-off
·Wider rear tyre
·Front tyre size: 80/100-18 M/C 47P
·Rear tyre size: 100/80-18 M/C 53P
·Tyre type: Tubeless
·Rear brake type/size: Drum 130 mm
As of 17 Sept 2026
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Warranty & After-sales
·Standard Warranty: 2 Years or 32,000 km
·Extended Warranty: Available up to 5 years total
As of 17 Sept 2026
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✨Design & Exterior
·Sharp LED DC headlamp
·Bold rear stance with tail lamp
·Dynamic tank design with edgy graphics
·Premium chrome muffler cover
·Sporty split alloy wheels
·Available colors: Black, Imperial Red Metallic, Matte Axis Gray Metallic, Matte Marvel Blue Metallic, Pearl Siren Blue
As of 17 Sept 2026
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📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU/CKD from Honda India
·Marketed as the successor to CB Shine SP
As of 17 Sept 2026
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Every variant, priced

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

Honda CB Shine SP
TVS Apache RTR 180

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 2,86,900
रु 2,79,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,705
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 2,91,905
≈ रु 2,88,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 5,355 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,224 · 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.

Honda CB Shine SP full detailsTVS Apache RTR 180 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the TVS Apache RTR 180 is रु 7,000 cheaper ex-showroom (2.5%), while the Honda CB Shine SP is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Honda CB Shine SP if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 154 more service centres in Nepal (208 vs 54).

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 180 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 128 more showrooms in Nepal (301 vs 173).

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified
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These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Honda: 173 showrooms, 208 service centres · TVS: 301 showrooms, 54 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Honda CB Shine SP vs TVS Apache RTR 180 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda CB Shine SP or TVS Apache RTR 180?

As of October 2026, the Honda CB Shine SP starts at Rs 2.77 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.03 lakh less than the TVS Apache RTR 180 at Rs 2.8 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda CB Shine SP and TVS Apache RTR 180 in Nepal?

The Honda CB Shine SP costs Rs 2.77 lakh to Rs 2.87 lakh and the TVS Apache RTR 180 costs Rs 2.8 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Honda CB Shine SP or the TVS Apache RTR 180?

These two split the decision: the TVS Apache RTR 180 is रु 7,000 cheaper ex-showroom (2.5%), while the Honda CB Shine SP is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Honda CB Shine SP if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the TVS Apache RTR 180 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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