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Honda Dio 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 4 trim prices distributor-verified 12 Sept 2026Comparing STD vs Apache RTR 160 4V ABS RTFI SE variants

The short answer

Honda Dio 125 costs रु 73,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Honda Dio 125 if

Honda Dio 125 costs रु 73,000 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 TVS Apache RTR 160 if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Strong value for riders wanting the more advanced 4-valve Apache engine and special edition styling without paying for USD forks. Best for enthusiasts who commute daily but also ride spiritedly on weekends, and care about looks and performance.

Pros

4-valve engine offers better performance and refinement than 2V range.

Special Edition graphics and colors enhance visual appeal.

Likely digital cluster and possible Bluetooth bring modern feel.

Lifetime Warranty combined with higher-spec hardware improves long-term value.

Cons

Nepal-specific detailed specs (power, torque, ABS configuration) are not officially stated.

Price premium over 2V variants may deter strictly budget-focused buyers.

Exact brake setup and tyre sizes remain unclear for safety-conscious buyers.

Lacks traction control and multiple ride modes found on some new competitors.

As of 12 Sept 2026

13 rows compared

Honda

Dio 125

रु 3,11,900Lowest price

TVS

Apache RTR 160

रु 3,84,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 3,11,900Cheapest

रु 3,84,900

Range, all variants

रु 3,11,900 – रु 3,31,900

रु 3,13,900 – रु 3,84,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)

🎁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

No officially listed cash discount specific to Apache RTR 160 4V SE (As of: 12/09/2026)

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

6.1 kW (8.3 PS)

Not disclosed

Transmission

Automatic

manual

Drivetrain

Not disclosed

RWD

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

1,830 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,172 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

171 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

164

281Better

Service centres

186Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Frame type: Underbone

·Front suspension: Telescopic

·Rear suspension: 3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic

As of 11 Sept 2026

·Sporty yet manageable riding posture with split seat in many 4V trims

·Rear monoshock suspension; adjustability not disclosed officially (As of: 12/09/2026)

As of 12 Sept 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Intelligent Meter (tracks Real-Time Mileage, Average Mileage and Distance To Empty)

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

As of 11 Sept 2026

·cluster_type: Fully digital cluster on Apache 160 4V family; SE-specific Nepal details not disclosed officially (As of: 12/09/2026)

·Bluetooth connectivity: Available on many 4V SE/Refresh models

As of 12 Sept 2026

🛡️Safety

·Side Stand Engine Cut Off

·Integrated Pass Switch

·Frame Type: Underbone

·Front Suspension: Telescopic

·Rear Suspension: 3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic

·Tyre Size & Type (Front): 90/90-12 54J

·Tyre Size & Type (Rear): 90/100-10 53J

·Brake Type & Size (Front): Disc

·Brake Type & Size (Rear): Drum

As of 11 Sept 2026

·front_brake: Front disc brake; disc size not disclosed officially (As of: 12/09/2026)

·rear_brake: Likely disc on SE; not clearly stated for Nepal (As of: 12/09/2026)

·abs_type: Single-channel ABS typical for 160 4V; Nepal spec not clearly stated (As of: 12/09/2026)

·tyre_type: Tubeless tyres common in 4V; exact sizes not disclosed officially (As of: 12/09/2026)

·traction_control: Not offered on Apache 160 4V SE

As of 12 Sept 2026

Warranty & After-sales

Not disclosed

·5 years or 60,000 km on Motorcycles, whichever is earlier

·Conditions apply

·Applicable on all TVS 2 wheelers purchased on or after 11th Sep'17

·For more details, refer to the Warranty section of the Owners manual

As of 12 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Bold Graphics & Dual-Tone Colour

·Headlamp & Split LED Position Lamp

·Sporty Tail Light

·Dual-Tip Muffler

As of 11 Sept 2026

·SE (Special Edition) styling with unique graphics and color themes

·Naked sport design with sharp tank and cowls characteristic of Apache 160 4V

·headlamp_type: LED position lamps and halogen/LED main lamp; Nepal SE spec not disclosed officially (As of: 12/09/2026)

As of 12 Sept 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

·Officially listed by TVS Nepal as Apache RTR 160 4V SE

·Sits above 2V variants in pricing and equipment; still below top USD version

As of 12 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Honda Dio 125

TVS Apache RTR 160

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 3,11,900

रु 3,84,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 3,300

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,705

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 3,16,905

≈ रु 3,93,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,821 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 7,184 · 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 Dio 125 full details TVS Apache RTR 160 full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Honda Dio 125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 73,000 cheaper ex-showroom (23.4%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Honda Dio 125 if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 132 more service centres in Nepal (186 vs 54).

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 if

you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 117 more showrooms in Nepal (281 vs 164).

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

Price movements we logged

2 recorded since September 2026

Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

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Trim prices distributor-verified

2 of 4

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 12 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Honda: 164 showrooms, 186 service centres · TVS: 281 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 Dio 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda Dio 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

As of September 2026, the Honda Dio 125 starts at Rs 3.12 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.02 lakh less than the TVS Apache RTR 160 at Rs 3.14 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda Dio 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 in Nepal?

The Honda Dio 125 costs Rs 3.12 lakh to Rs 3.32 lakh and the TVS Apache RTR 160 costs Rs 3.14 lakh to Rs 3.85 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Honda Dio 125 or the TVS Apache RTR 160?

On our data the Honda Dio 125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 73,000 cheaper ex-showroom (23.4%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Honda Dio 125 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the TVS Apache RTR 160 if you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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