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Honda Dio 125 vs Honda SP 125in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 03 Sept 2026Comparing STD vs DSS variants

The short answer

Honda Dio 125 costs रु 10,000 less ex-showroom. SP 125 has 2.22 PS more power.

Choose the Honda Dio 125 if

Honda Dio 125 costs रु 10,000 less ex-showroom.

Offers more power than 110 cc rivals at competitive pricing Strong resale value expected due to Honda brand in Nepal Standard trim balances features and affordability within Dio 125 range

Pros

Refined BS6 PGM-FI engine with eSP for efficiency

Idling Stop System helps in city fuel savings

CBS and side stand cut-off improve everyday safety

Sporty styling and LED lighting appeal to youth

Honda reliability and wide service network in Nepal

Cons

Front disc likely absent on base Standard trim

No Smart Key H-Smart features on Standard variant

Suspension tuned more for city than rough rural roads

Underseat storage adequate but not class-leading capacity

As of 19 Jul 2026

Choose the Honda SP 125 if

SP 125 has 2.22 PS more power.

For its price, the SP 125 BS6 Disc offers strong fuel efficiency, modern features, and adequate performance, making it a solid value for urban and peri-urban commuters who want a refined 125 cc bike. It best suits riders prioritizing reliability, low running costs, and a feature-rich yet conservative design over outright performance or high-end safety tech.

Pros

Excellent claimed fuel efficiency with PGM-FI and eSP technology.

Rich feature set: full digital meter, ACG silent start, engine start/stop switch.

LED headlamp and CBS with front disc improve safety and night usability.

Refined 125 cc engine and 5-speed gearbox suitable for mixed city–highway use.

Cons

No ABS even on the disc-brake model, unlike some rivals.

Underseat storage is minimal compared with scooters.

Conservative styling may not appeal to sport-focused buyers.

Price premium over simpler 125 cc commuters with similar core performance.

As of 28 Jul 2026

12 rows compared

Honda

Dio 125

रु 3,09,900Lowest price

Honda

SP 125

रु 3,19,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 3,09,900Cheapest

रु 3,19,900

Range, all variants

रु 3,09,900 – रु 3,29,900

रु 3,04,900 – रु 3,19,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cashरु 5,000

Typical festival cash discount or finance scheme from Honda Nepal

1 offer on other variants

cash

Indicative ex-showroom pricing; no official cash discount publicly listed for SP 125 BS6 Disc in Nepal.

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

5.78 PS

8 PS+2.22 PS

Transmission

Automatic

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

1,808 mm

2,020 mm

Height

1,150 mm

1,103 mm

Ground clearance

160 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

164

Service centres

186

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Retractable Pillion Foot Step

·Split Grab Rail

As of 31 Jul 2026

·Single continuous seat for rider + pillion

·5-step adjustable rear hydraulic suspension

·Telescopic front suspension

As of 28 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Intelligent Meter (Real-Time Mileage, Average Mileage, Distance to empty, Battery Indicator)

·Smart Key with H-Smart Technology (Smart Find, Smart Unlock, Smart Start)

·Passing switch

·Engine Start Stop Switch

As of 31 Jul 2026

·Full digital meter displaying real-time mileage, average mileage, distance to empty, service due indicator, gear position indicator, eco indicator, and side stand indicator

As of 31 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·PGM-FI sensor-based fuel injection system

·Side Stand Engine Cut Off

·Silent Start with ACG (ACG starter)

·Front brake: Disc 130MM

·Rear brake: Disc 130MM

·Front tyre: 90/90-12 54J, Tubeless

·Rear tyre: 90/100-10 53J, Tubeless

·Battery: 12V, 3.0AH

As of 31 Jul 2026

·Combi-brake system with equalizer reduces braking distance

·Front brake: Disc 240 MM, Drum 130 MM

·Rear brake: Drum 130 MM

·Front tyre: 80/100-18M/C 47P, tubeless

·Rear tyre: 100/80-18M/C 53P, tubeless

·Side stand engine cut-off

As of 31 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Color: Sports Red2

·Color: Jazzy Blue Metallic

·Color: Mat Axis Grey Metallic

·Fierce LED Headlamp

·Alloy Wheels

·Position Lamp (LED)

·Stylish Muffler Protector

·Head lamp: LED

As of 31 Jul 2026

·Dynamic tank design with edgy graphics

·Sharp LED DC headlamp

·Sporty split alloy wheels (5-spoke split wheels)

·Bold rear stance with tail lamp

·Premium chrome muffler cover

·Headlamp: LED, DC

As of 31 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Officially distributed in Nepal by Syakar Trading Company

·Positioned as premium 125 cc Honda scooter for Nepal

·Price Rs 2,99,900 MRP in Nepal for Standard

·Imported and assembled under Honda’s Nepal two-wheeler lineup

As of 19 Jul 2026

·Distributed in Nepal by Syakar Trading Company, Jyoti Bhawan, Kantipath, Kathmandu

·Honda SP 125 BS6 listed as single model on Honda Nepal site

As of 28 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Honda Dio 125

Honda SP 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 3,09,900

रु 3,19,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 3,300

≈ रु 3,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,705

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 3,14,905

≈ रु 3,24,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,784 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 5,971 · 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 Dio 125 vs Honda SP 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda Dio 125 or Honda SP 125?

As of September 2026, the Honda SP 125 starts at Rs 3.05 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.05 lakh less than the Honda Dio 125 at Rs 3.1 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda Dio 125 and Honda SP 125 in Nepal?

The Honda Dio 125 costs Rs 3.1 lakh to Rs 3.3 lakh and the Honda SP 125 costs Rs 3.05 lakh to Rs 3.2 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Honda Dio 125 or the Honda SP 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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