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Honda Dio 125 vs TVS Raider 125 FI in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu3 of 5 trim prices distributor-verified 18 Oct 2026Comparing DLX vs Raider 125 FI variants
The short answer

TVS Raider 125 FI costs रु 26,000 less ex-showroom. Raider 125 FI has 10 mm more ground clearance. Raider 125 FI has 4.6 PS more power.

Choose the Honda Dio 125 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
Pros
Same capable fuel-injected 125 cc engine as STD
Smart key and intelligent mileage meter
Front disc brake and adjustable rear suspension
Practical storage and external fuel lid
Cons
NPR 19,000 premium lacks documented brochure justification
No traction control or riding modes
As of 25 Sept 2026
Choose the TVS Raider 125 FI if
TVS Raider 125 FI costs रु 26,000 less ex-showroom.Raider 125 FI has 10 mm more ground clearance.Raider 125 FI has 4.6 PS more power.

This is the entry-level Raider trim for buyers who want the aggressive styling and performance of the 125cc engine without paying the premium for smart connectivity.

Pros
Sportiest aesthetics in the 125cc segment
Excellent 5-speed gearbox for highway cruising
High ground clearance suitable for Nepal's roads
Cons
Lacks ABS even as an option
Skinny 100-section rear tyre
Reverse LCD can be hard to read in direct sunlight
As of 15 Sept 2026
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Honda
रु 3,31,900
TVS Raider 125 FI price in NepalTVS Raider 125 FI price in Nepal
TVS
रु 3,05,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,31,900
रु 3,05,900Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
Standard festive or exchange bonus may apply during 'Maha Exchange'
1 offer on other variants
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
6.1 kW (8.3 PS)
12.9 PS+4.6 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
11.5 Nm
Transmission
Automatic
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,830 mm
2,070 mm
Height
1,172 mm
1,028 mm
Ground clearance
171 mm
181 mm+10 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
172
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
·Frame type: Underbone
·Front suspension: Telescopic
·Rear suspension: 3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
·Rear Suspension: Monoshock, 5 Step adj, Gas Charged
·ISG - Silent Start
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
·Reverse LCD console with multicolor display and daylight visibility
·USB Charger
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
·Tyre (front): 80/100 - 17 Tubeless, 46P
·Tyre (rear): 100/90 - 17 Tubeless, 55P
·Front Brake: Disc-240, Drum-130
·Rear Brake: 130 SYNCRO SBT
As of 12 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
—
·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 Owner's 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
·Headlamp: LED
·Taillamp: LED
·Colour: Red
As of 12 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Listed Nepal variant: DLX
·Nepal ex-showroom price: NPR 325,900
·Distributor: Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
·Nepal sales and import channel: Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
As of 25 Sept 2026
·Import status: Assembled in Nepal by Jagdamba Motors
As of 15 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Honda Dio 125
TVS Raider 125 FI

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 3,31,900
रु 3,05,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,705
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,36,905
≈ रु 3,10,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 6,194 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,709 · 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 detailsTVS Raider 125 FI full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the TVS Raider 125 FI is रु 26,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8.5%), while the Honda Dio 125 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Honda Dio 125 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

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

Choose the TVS Raider 125 FI if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 129 more showrooms in Nepal (301 vs 172).

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
6 recorded since September 2026

Honda Dio 125: 5 · TVS Raider 125 FI: 1. 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
3 of 5

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 18 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Honda: 172 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 Dio 125 vs TVS Raider 125 FI — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda Dio 125 or TVS Raider 125 FI?

As of October 2026, the Honda Dio 125 starts at Rs 3.04 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.02 lakh less than the TVS Raider 125 FI at Rs 3.06 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda Dio 125 and TVS Raider 125 FI in Nepal?

The Honda Dio 125 costs Rs 3.04 lakh to Rs 3.32 lakh and the TVS Raider 125 FI costs Rs 3.06 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Honda Dio 125 or the TVS Raider 125 FI?

These two split the decision: the TVS Raider 125 FI is रु 26,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8.5%), while the Honda Dio 125 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Honda Dio 125 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the TVS Raider 125 FI 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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