| Battery & Range | - Fuel tank capacity: 12L
- Claimed mileage around 45–50 km/l
| - Fuel tank capacity 7.4 liters (motoworldnepal.com)[8]
- Claimed mileage 40 kmpl (bikebazarnepal.com)[11]
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 159.7cc single-cylinder, oil-cooled, 2-valve SI, 4-stroke engine
- Max power: 14.14 PS @ 8000 rpm
- Max torque: 13.2 Nm @ 6750 rpm
- 5-speed manual gearbox
- Race Tuned Fuel Injection (RT-Fi) technology
- Chain drive to rear wheel
| - 125cc single-cylinder, 3-valve, air-cooled carburetor engine (motoworldnepal.com)[8]
- Max power 9.92 PS @ 7500 rpm (motoworldnepal.com)[8]
- Max torque 9.60 Nm @ 5000 rpm (motoworldnepal.com)[8]
- CVT automatic transmission (motoworldnepal.com)[8]
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase: 1357 mm
- Ground clearance: 180 mm
| - Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Dimensions | - Length: 2035 mm
- Width: 790 mm
- Height: 1050–1111 mm depending on visor
- Kerb weight: ~137–138 kg depending on brake variant
- Saddle height: 800 mm
| - Overall dimensions not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Cargo | - Underseat storage minimal; enough for documents and basic tools
- No dedicated helmet-locker style underseat cargo
| - Underseat storage capacity not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Comfort & Interior | - Single-piece seat with sporty yet commuter-friendly cushioning
- Telescopic front fork and mono-shock rear suspension
- Ergonomics tuned for upright sporty commuting
| - Single-piece seat; detailed comfort features not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Fully digital instrument cluster with multiple readouts
- Bluetooth-enabled connected features on higher trims
- Ride modes (Urban/Rain/Sport) supported on 2V connected variants
- Standard electric start; no kick-starter on newer 2V FI trims
| - No official mention of Bluetooth or digital console (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Basic scooter instrumentation; exact features not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Safety | - Single-channel ABS standard on front brake
- Front petal disc brake; rear drum or disc depending on trim
- Tubeless tyres front 90/90-17 and rear 120/70-17
- LED tail lamp for better visibility
| - No official ABS mention; likely drum rear brake (motoworldnepal.com, India-spec assumption)[8]
- Front disc brake likely; exact spec not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Design & Exterior | - Available colours: Matte Blue and Gloss Black in Nepal
- Aggressive headlamp and tank shrouds with RTR racing graphics
- Bullpup exhaust design with sporty note
- Split-style grab rails and sharp tail section
| - Classic Vespa retro styling with multiple color options (localpatrika.com)[12]
- Available colors: Matt Black, Yellow, Glossy Red, Pink, Azzure Provenza, White (localpatrika.com)[12]
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| Sales & Imports | - 2024 TVS Apache RTR 160 2V Refresh officially launched in Nepal
- Launch price announced at Rs 305,900 on-road Nepal
- Imported and distributed by TVS’s official Nepali partner Jagdamba Motors
| - Officially sold in Nepal via Delta Aurtocorp (bikebazarnepal.com)[6]
- Current listed price Rs. 3,01,946 (bikebazarnepal.com)[11]
- Also listed at Rs. 2,96,946 in another 2025 price update (localpatrika.com)[12]
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Positioned as an affordable sporty 160cc commuter in Nepal
- Offers modern FI, ABS and fresh graphics at competitive price
- Value depends on comparison with Honda Unicorn, Pulsar 160, etc.
| - Positioned as entry-level premium Vespa scooter in Nepal (bikebazarnepal.com)[6]
- Higher price than typical 125cc scooters, but offers brand image (techlekh.com)[1]
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| Pros | - Refined 159.7cc FI engine with good mid-range torque
- Sporty design with tubeless tyres and petal disc brake
- ABS and modern digital console enhance safety and feel
- Competitive pricing at Rs 305,900 on-road
| - Iconic Vespa retro design appealing to style-focused buyers (localpatrika.com)[12]
- Premium brand perception and Italian heritage (bikebazarnepal.com)[6]
- Smooth CVT and refined 125cc engine (motoworldnepal.com)[8]
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| Cons | - Performance lower than RTR 160 4V and some rivals
- No major underseat storage practicality
- Exact Nepal-claimed mileage not disclosed officially
| - Price significantly higher than mainstream 125cc rivals (techlekh.com)[1]
- Limited officially disclosed technical specs for Nepal market (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Feature set relatively basic for the price segment (motoworldnepal.com, India-spec assumption)[8]
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