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River Indie vs Yadea GS 70 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 2 trim prices distributor-verified Comparing Indie vs GS 70 variants
The short answer

Yadea GS 70 costs रु 1,35,000 less ex-showroom. Indie has 22 mm more ground clearance. Indie has 5.3 PS more power.

Choose the River Indie if
Indie has 22 mm more ground clearance.Indie has 5.3 PS more power.

The River Indie is a premium, highly practical choice for urban commuters in Nepal who prioritize storage and build quality over the lowest price point. It is well-suited for riders navigating hilly city terrain who need a robust, highway-capable electric scooter.

Pros
Class-leading 55-litre total storage capacity
High 177 mm ground clearance suitable for Nepali roads
Strong 6.7 kW peak power for hill climbing
Long 8-year warranty on key components
Massive 55-litre combined storage for daily carrying
177 mm ground clearance copes well with bad roads
Cons
Higher price point compared to entry-level electric scooters
Limited service network currently restricted to Kathmandu
Chain drive requires more maintenance than hub-motor alternatives
No fast-charging network infrastructure currently established by the distributor
Only one outlet and one service point, both in Kathmandu
Real-world range reported to fall short of the 160 km IDC claim
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Choose the Yadea GS 70 if
Yadea GS 70 costs रु 1,35,000 less ex-showroom.

The GS 70 is a budget-friendly electric scooter that offers a decent range for city commuting, making it an ideal choice for students or urban professionals looking for an entry-level EV.

Pros
TTFAR Graphene battery offers better durability than standard lead-acid batteries at this price point
Spacious 21L underseat storage is practical for city errands
Dual disc brakes with CBS provide superior stopping power for its class
Cons
Lack of lithium-ion battery option limits long-term energy density and fast-charging potential
Peak power is relatively low compared to premium electric scooters in Nepal
Limited smart connectivity features compared to rivals from Ather or Ola
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River
रु 3,70,000
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Yadea
रु 2,35,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationRiver IndieYadea GS 70
Ex-showroom priceरु 3,70,000रु 2,35,000Cheapest
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DistributorVishal GroupKuzu Nepal Pvt. Ltd. / Yadea Nepal
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrain4 of 8 values verified by the distributor; the rest researched
SpecificationRiver IndieYadea GS 70
Max power9.1 PS+5.3 PS3.8 PS
Max torque26 Nm110 Nm+84 Nm
Battery4 kWh+1.5 kWh2.5 kWh
Claimed range160 km (IDC)105 km (WLTP)
📐Size & practicality2 of 6 values verified by the distributor; the rest researched
SpecificationRiver IndieYadea GS 70
Length1,996 mmNot disclosed
Width765 mmNot disclosed
Wheelbase1,349 mm+99 mm1,250 mm
Ground clearance177 mm+22 mm155 mm
🛞Brakes, suspension & featuresVerified spec data
SpecificationRiver IndieYadea GS 70
Front suspensionTelescopic forkNot disclosed
Rear suspensionCoil spring with hydraulic dampers (twin)Not disclosed
Front disc200 mmNot disclosed
Rear disc200 mmNot disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationRiver IndieYadea GS 70
Showrooms in Nepal237Better
Service centres212Better
CCS2 fast chargers00
📋Other detailsAs stated per category; verified where a distributor sheet confirmed it
SpecificationRiver IndieYadea GS 70
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Front Foot-pegs Available
·Front Suspension Telescopic Suspension with Hydraulic Dampers
·Rear Suspension Coil Spring with Hydraulic Dampers
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·Aluminium alloy rear handle for pillion
·Large flat floorboard design
·Ergonomic seat with high-elastic sponge
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·USB Port (Type C) present in: 1 Handlebar, 2 Glovebox
·Parking Assist Forward and Reverse
·Display 6" Colour Enhanced Black Nematic
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·Instrument cluster: TFT smart display
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🛡️Safety
·SafeGuards Available
·Water and Dust Resistance IP67 for Motor and Battery, IP65 for Other Electronics
·Front Brakes 200 mm Disc
·Rear Brakes 200 mm Disc
·Braking System Combined Braking System (CBS) with Adaptive Regen
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·Rear brake: Disc
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Warranty & After-sales
·3 years or 30,000 km manufacturing warranty
·Plus Two plan: 5 years or 50,000 km
·Plus Five plan: 8 years or 80,000 km
·Components covered: Battery, Motor, Motor Controller, Vehicle Controller Unit, Telematic, DC-DC Converter
·Plus Five plan: First 5 years same coverage as Plus Two Plan; Last 3 years covers Battery and Motor only
·Plus Two plan price: ₹5,899
·Plus Five plan price: ₹9,912
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·Battery: 2 Years or 20,000 km
·Motor: 2 Years or 20,000 km
·Whole-vehicle: 1 Year service warranty
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✨Design & Exterior
·Wheel Type (Front) 14" Alloy Wheels
·Wheel Type (Rear) 14" Alloy Wheels
·Tyre Size (Front) 110/80 14"
·Tyre Size (Rear) 120/70 14"
·Headlight LED Twin Beam with Position Lamp
·Tail light LED Frosted-tube
·Indicators LED
·Boot Light Available
·Frame Steel Tubular, Dual Cradle
·Swingarm Dual sided, Aluminium Alloy
·Colours Monsoon Blue, Summer Red, Spring Yellow, Winter White and Storm Grey
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·Headlamp: LED
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📊Sales & Imports
·Retail and service outlet located in Naxal, Kathmandu
·Bookings and test rides available at the Naxal showroom
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·Imported as CBU from China by Kuzu Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
·Available colors: Grey, Blue, Red, and White
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Every variant, priced

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

River Indie
Yadea GS 70

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

SpecificationRiver IndieYadea GS 70
Ex-showroomरु 3,70,000रु 2,35,000
Road tax + registration≈ रु 3,300≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance≈ रु 1,931≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road≈ रु 3,75,231≈ रु 2,40,231
EMI / month≈ रु 6,906 · 3 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 4,386 · 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.

River Indie full detailsYadea GS 70 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Yadea GS 70 is the stronger buy: it is रु 1,35,000 cheaper ex-showroom (57.4%) and still leads on dealer and service reach and torque.

Choose the Yadea GS 70 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often

Measured: 10 more service centres in Nepal (12 vs 2); 84 Nm more torque; 35 more showrooms in Nepal (37 vs 2).

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
1 recorded since October 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
1 of 2

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 15 November 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
River: 2 showrooms, 2 service centres · Yadea: 37 showrooms, 12 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.

River Indie vs Yadea GS 70 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — River Indie or Yadea GS 70?

As of November 2026, the Yadea GS 70 starts at Rs 2.35 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1.35 lakh less than the River Indie at Rs 3.7 lakh.

What is the price of the River Indie and Yadea GS 70 in Nepal?

The River Indie costs Rs 3.7 lakh and the Yadea GS 70 costs Rs 2.35 lakh (ex-showroom, November 2026).

Should I buy the River Indie or the Yadea GS 70?

On our data the Yadea GS 70 is the stronger buy: it is रु 1,35,000 cheaper ex-showroom (57.4%) and still leads on dealer and service reach and torque. Take the Yadea GS 70 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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