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Honda Shine 125 vs TVS Max 125 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 5 trim prices distributor-verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing Drum vs Max 125 variants
The short answer

Honda Shine 125 costs रु 7,000 less ex-showroom. Max 125 has 0.4 PS more power.

Choose the Honda Shine 125 if
Honda Shine 125 costs रु 7,000 less ex-showroom.

The base Drum variant offers the core Shine reliability and smooth engine at the lowest price point, best suited for budget-conscious commuters.

Pros
Exceptionally smooth 125cc engine with SP125-derived technology
5-speed gearbox improves highway fuel efficiency
High resale value and widespread parts availability in Nepal
Cons
Lacks the superior stopping power of a front disc brake
Analog instrument cluster feels outdated compared to rivals
Halogen headlamp performance is weak for night highway riding
As of 11 Sept 2026
Choose the TVS Max 125 if
Max 125 has 0.4 PS more power.
15 rows compared
Honda Shine 125 price in Nepal
Honda
रु 2,34,900Lowest price
TVS Max 125 price in Nepal
TVS
रु 2,41,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,34,900Cheapest
रु 2,41,900
Range, all variants
रु 2,34,900 – रु 3,05,900
रु 2,41,900
Variants on sale
4
1
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
2 offers on other variants
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
10.7 PS
11 bhp (11.2 PS)+0.4 PS
Max torque
11 Nm+0.2 Nm
10.8 Nm
Transmission
manual
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
RWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,046 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,116 mm
2,013 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,273 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
173 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
164
264Better
Service centres
186Better
53
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·adjustable_suspension: 5-step adjustable rear hydraulic shock absorbers
·Seating: Long 651mm seat for rider and pillion comfort
·Start System: Kick/Self start with ACG silent starter
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Chassis Type: Single cradle tubular frame.
·Suspension Front: Telescopic hydraulic type.
·Suspension Rear: Toggle link with hydraulic damper.
As of 04 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·cluster_type: Analog speedometer and fuel gauge
·Engine Start/Stop Switch included
·Integrated Headlamp Beam & Passing Switch
As of 11 Sept 2026
Not disclosed
🛡️Safety
·abs_type: CBS (Combi Brake System)
·front_brake: 130mm Drum
·Rear Brake: 130mm Drum
·traction_control: Not offered
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Brakes Front: Hand operated, 240mm dia. disc.
·Brakes Rear: Foot operated, internally expanding 130mm dia. drum.
As of 04 Aug 2026
Design & Exterior
·headlamp_type: DC Halogen bulb
·tyre_type: Tubeless (Front 80/100-18, Rear 80/100-18)
·Chrome mufflers and carburetor cover
As of 11 Sept 2026
Not disclosed
📊Sales & Imports
·Import Route: CKD/CBU from Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India
·Warranty: 2-year or 32,000 km standard
As of 11 Sept 2026
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

Honda Shine 125
TVS Max 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 2,34,900
रु 2,41,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,705
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 2,39,905
≈ रु 2,46,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 4,384 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 4,515 · 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 Shine 125 full detailsTVS Max 125 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Honda Shine 125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 7,000 cheaper ex-showroom (3%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Honda Shine 125 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 133 more service centres in Nepal (186 vs 53).

Choose the TVS Max 125 if
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 100 more showrooms in Nepal (264 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

Trim prices distributor-verified
2 of 5

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 05 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: 264 showrooms, 53 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 Shine 125 vs TVS Max 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda Shine 125 or TVS Max 125?

As of September 2026, the Honda Shine 125 starts at Rs 2.35 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.07 lakh less than the TVS Max 125 at Rs 2.42 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda Shine 125 and TVS Max 125 in Nepal?

The Honda Shine 125 costs Rs 2.35 lakh to Rs 3.06 lakh and the TVS Max 125 costs Rs 2.42 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Honda Shine 125 or the TVS Max 125?

On our data the Honda Shine 125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 7,000 cheaper ex-showroom (3%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Honda Shine 125 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the TVS Max 125 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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