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

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 4 trim prices distributor-verified 31 Jul 2026Comparing DSS vs Apache RTR 160 2V BT variants
The short answer

TVS Apache RTR 160 costs रु 6,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Honda SP 125 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

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
Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 if
TVS Apache RTR 160 costs रु 6,000 less ex-showroom.
11 rows compared
Honda SP 125 price in Nepal
Honda
रु 3,19,900
TVS
रु 3,13,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,19,900
रु 3,13,900Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 3,04,900 – रु 3,19,900
रु 3,13,900 – रु 3,84,900
Variants on sale
2
2
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
Indicative ex-showroom pricing; no official cash discount publicly listed for SP 125 BS6 Disc in Nepal.
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
8 kW (10.9 PS)
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,020 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,103 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
160 mm
Not disclosed
🔧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
·Single continuous seat for rider + pillion
·5-step adjustable rear hydraulic suspension
·Telescopic front suspension
As of 28 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·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
Not disclosed
🛡️Safety
·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
Not disclosed
Design & Exterior
·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
Not disclosed
📊Sales & Imports
·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
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

Honda SP 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 3,19,900
रु 3,13,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,705
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,24,905
≈ रु 3,22,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 5,971 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,859 · 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 SP 125 full detailsTVS Apache RTR 160 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Honda SP 125 leads on dealer and service reach.

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

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

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 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 4

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 31 July 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 SP 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 — questions buyers ask

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

As of September 2026, the Honda SP 125 starts at Rs 3.05 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.09 lakh less than the TVS Apache RTR 160 at Rs 3.14 lakh.

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

The Honda SP 125 costs Rs 3.05 lakh to Rs 3.2 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 SP 125 or the TVS Apache RTR 160?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Honda SP 125 leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Honda SP 125 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. 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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