Yamaha FZ-S FI V3 X-Connect costs रु 30,000 less ex-showroom. Apache RTR 160 4V has 15 mm more ground clearance. Apache RTR 160 4V has 5.2 PS more power.
The USD variant offers superior handling dynamics due to the upgraded front suspension. It is the best choice for riders prioritizing cornering precision and a modern, aggressive aesthetic.
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What each one really costs you
From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.
| Specification | TVS Apache RTR 160 4V | Yamaha FZ-S FI V3 X-Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | रु 4,29,900 | रु 3,99,900 |
| Road tax + registration | ≈ रु 6,800 | ≈ रु 5,300 |
| Third-party insurance | ≈ रु 1,931 | ≈ रु 1,705 |
| Estimated on-road | ≈ रु 4,38,631 | ≈ रु 4,06,905 |
| EMI / month | ≈ रु 8,024 · 3 yr @ 7.5% | ≈ रु 7,464 · 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.
Our verdict
These two split the decision: the Yamaha FZ-S FI V3 X-Connect is रु 30,000 cheaper ex-showroom (7.5%), while the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is ahead on ground clearance and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.
- rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route
- you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
- you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at
Measured: 15 mm more ground clearance; 5.2 PS more power; 55 more showrooms in Nepal (299 vs 244).
- the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
- you want servicing within reach of where you live
Measured: 34 more service centres in Nepal (90 vs 56).
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
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.
See the full price-change log →Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 26 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.
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.
Browse the showroom directory →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.
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V vs Yamaha FZ-S FI V3 X-Connect — questions buyers ask
Which is cheaper in Nepal — TVS Apache RTR 160 4V or Yamaha FZ-S FI V3 X-Connect?
As of October 2026, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V starts at Rs 3.89 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.11 lakh less than the Yamaha FZ-S FI V3 X-Connect at Rs 4 lakh.
What is the price of the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Yamaha FZ-S FI V3 X-Connect in Nepal?
The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V costs Rs 3.89 lakh to Rs 4.3 lakh and the Yamaha FZ-S FI V3 X-Connect costs Rs 4 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Should I buy the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V or the Yamaha FZ-S FI V3 X-Connect?
These two split the decision: the Yamaha FZ-S FI V3 X-Connect is रु 30,000 cheaper ex-showroom (7.5%), while the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V is ahead on ground clearance and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V if rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route. Take the Yamaha FZ-S FI V3 X-Connect if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.