| Battery & Range | - Fuel tank capacity: 12L
- Claimed mileage around 45–50 km/l
| - Fuel tank: 7.4 litres (vespanepal.com)[1]
- Mileage: 40 kmpl (bikebazarnepal.com)[6]
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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
| - 124.45 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, SOHC, 3-valve engine (vespanepal.com)[1]
- Kick starter and electric starter (vespanepal.com)[1]
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase: 1357 mm
- Ground clearance: 180 mm
| - Wheelbase: 1290 mm (vespanepal.com)[1]
- Ground clearance: 150 mm (bikebazarnepal.com)[6]
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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
| - Length/width/wheelbase: 1770/690/1290 mm (vespanepal.com)[1]
- Seat height: 770 mm (vespanepal.com)[1]
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| Cargo | - Underseat storage minimal; enough for documents and basic tools
- No dedicated helmet-locker style underseat cargo
| - Underseat storage: Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-13)
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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
| - Seat height: 770 mm (vespanepal.com)[1]
- Monocoque full-steel body construction (vespanepal.com)[1]
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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
| - Electric starter (vespanepal.com)[1]
- Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-13)
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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
| - Front anti-drive hydraulic single-side-arm suspension (vespanepal.com)[1]
- Tube tyres 90/100-10 front and rear (vespanepal.com)[1]
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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
| - Matte-black Notte styling implied by Nepal market listings (localpatrika.com)[8]
- Monocoque full-steel body construction (vespanepal.com)[1]
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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
| - Currently sold in Nepal through Delta Autocorp (techlekh.com)[7]
- Imported primarily from India, with relatively good parts/service support (en.meroauto.com)[10]
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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.
| - Entry-level Vespa pricing in Nepal (techlekh.com)[7]
- Premium styling at the lowest Vespa price point (bikebazarnepal.com)[6]
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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
| - Lowest-priced Vespa in Nepal (techlekh.com)[7]
- Good parts/service availability from India-linked supply chain (en.meroauto.com)[10]
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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
| - Fuel economy only average for a 125cc scooter (bikebazarnepal.com)[6]
- No official Nepal disclosure for underseat storage (vespanepal.com)[1]
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