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TVS Apache RTR 180 vs TVS Raiderin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 27 Aug 2026Comparing Apache RTR 180 vs Raider FI Drum variants

The short answer

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 180 if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Choose the TVS Raider if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Pros

Refined 124.8cc engine with almost no vibration near 90-100 km/h

Light 123kg kerb weight makes it very easy to handle

iGO Assist boosts torque to 11.75 Nm for stronger throttle response

Strong low-end torque for crawling and hill starts in traffic

180mm ground clearance suits Nepal's broken roads

Cons

No ABS on any variant, despite easily reaching triple-digit speeds

Front and rear tyres are narrower than key rivals

Only the top Igo variant gets the TFT display

Single-seat option only on the base FI Drum variant

As of 21 Aug 2026

9 rows compared

TVS

Apache RTR 180

रु 2,79,900Lowest price

TVS

Raider

रु 2,79,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 2,79,900Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 2,79,900

रु 2,79,900 – रु 3,15,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

Not disclosed

8.37 PS

Max torque

Not disclosed

11.2 Nm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

248

Service centres

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

Not disclosed

·Seat: Single

·Suspension Front Type: Telescopic

·Suspension Rear Type: Monoshock, 5-step adj, Gas charged

·Comfortable riding posture

·Wider split seat

As of 02 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

Not disclosed

·Screen: Reverse LCD

·Ambient Sensor: No

·Connected Tech: No

·SmartXonnect: No

·Voice Assist: No

·Call Management: No

·Sports updates

·Navigation

·Weather updates

·On-console notifications

·USB charger

As of 02 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

Not disclosed

·Front Disc/Drum (mm): Disc - 240, Drum - 130

·Rear Drum (mm): 130 SBT

·SBT (Synchronized Braking Technology)

·Rotopetal disc brake

·Helmet attention indication

·Side stand indication and engine cutoff

As of 02 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

Not disclosed

·Headlamp: LED

·Tail Lamp: LED

·Naked street design

·Sporty tank with scoops

As of 02 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

TVS Apache RTR 180

TVS Raider

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 2,79,900

रु 2,79,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 6,800

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,931

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 2,88,631

≈ रु 2,88,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,224 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 5,224 · 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.

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TVS Apache RTR 180 vs TVS Raider — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — TVS Apache RTR 180 or TVS Raider?

As of August 2026, the TVS Apache RTR 180 starts at Rs 2.8 lakh ex-showroom — the same as the TVS Raider at Rs 2.8 lakh.

What is the price of the TVS Apache RTR 180 and TVS Raider in Nepal?

The TVS Apache RTR 180 costs Rs 2.8 lakh and the TVS Raider costs Rs 2.8 lakh to Rs 3.16 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the TVS Apache RTR 180 or the TVS Raider?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

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