Honda Dio 125 costs रु 4,000 less ex-showroom. Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 9 mm more ground clearance. Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 9.3 PS more power.
The DLX variant is a premium choice for those prioritizing the convenience of the Smart Key system and the added stopping power of a front disc brake. It is well-suited for urban commuters who value modern tech features over the base model's simplicity.
For a small premium over FD, rear disc significantly improves braking performance, making this trim better value for spirited riders. Best for those who want strong engine plus improved safety feel without paying full ABS / SE / USD pricing.
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Every variant, priced
Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.
What each one really costs you
From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.
| Specification | Honda Dio 125 | TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | रु 3,31,900 | रु 3,35,900 |
| Road tax + registration | ≈ रु 3,300 | ≈ रु 6,800 |
| Third-party insurance | ≈ रु 1,705 | ≈ रु 1,931 |
| Estimated on-road | ≈ रु 3,36,905 | ≈ रु 3,44,631 |
| EMI / month | ≈ रु 6,194 · 3 yr @ 7.5% | ≈ रु 6,269 · 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.
Our verdict
Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh leads on power and dealer and service reach.
- you want servicing within reach of where you live
Measured: 152 more service centres in Nepal (208 vs 56).
- you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
- you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at
Measured: 9.3 PS more power; 124 more showrooms in Nepal (299 vs 175).
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
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.
See the full price-change log →Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 25 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.
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.
Browse the showroom directory →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 4V Refresh — questions buyers ask
Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda Dio 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh?
As of October 2026, the Honda Dio 125 starts at Rs 3.15 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.16 lakh less than the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh at Rs 3.31 lakh.
What is the price of the Honda Dio 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh in Nepal?
The Honda Dio 125 costs Rs 3.15 lakh to Rs 3.32 lakh and the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh costs Rs 3.31 lakh to Rs 3.36 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Should I buy the Honda Dio 125 or the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh?
Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh leads on power and dealer and service reach. Take the Honda Dio 125 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh if you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.