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TVS Apache RTR 180 vs TVS Raider in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu3 of 4 trim prices distributor-verified 20 Oct 2026Comparing Apache RTR 180 2V vs Raider Igo variants

The short answer

TVS Apache RTR 180 costs रु 36,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 180 if

TVS Apache RTR 180 costs रु 36,000 less ex-showroom.

This variant is not officially marketed separately in Nepal; buyers should refer to the standard Apache RTR 180.

Pros

Standardized parts availability

Simple mechanical architecture

Lower maintenance complexity

Cons

Not an official separate trim

Lack of specific documentation

Potential confusion with older models

As of 26 Sept 2026

Choose the TVS Raider if

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

Raider Igo is the tech and performance flagship of the Raider range, best for riders who value TFT-style displays and the highest torque. Worth the premium if you want the most feature-rich Raider 125 and care about design and gadgetry more than pure price.

Pros

Highest torque figure in the Raider lineup with iGO Assist tech.

Advanced console with navigation-style prompts and rich information.

Sporty split seat and bold graphics maximise visual appeal.

Rotopetal front disc and LED lighting enhance safety and style.

Cons

Significantly higher price than FI Drum and Fi trims.

ABS and traction control not advertised despite premium positioning.

Full smartphone-grade connectivity (voice assist, call management) limited vs India SX claims.

Same basic chassis and engine displacement as cheaper variants, so performance gap is moderate.

As of 20 Sept 2026

14 rows compared

TVS

Apache RTR 180

रु 2,79,900Lowest price

TVS

Raider

रु 3,15,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 2,79,900Cheapest

रु 3,15,900

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

No offer on this variant

cash

No specific cash discount published for Raider Igo (As of: 20/09/2026)

2 offers on other variants

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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

Not disclosed

8.4 kW (11.4 PS)

Max torque

Not disclosed

11.8 Nm

Drivetrain

RWD

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

2,085 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,105 mm

Not disclosed

Wheelbase

1,300 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

170 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

301

Service centres

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

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·Seat: Split

·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

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·Screen: New Reverse LCD

·Ambient Sensor: Yes

·Connected Tech: 85+ features

·SmartXonnect: Yes

·Voice Assist: Yes

·Call Management: Yes

·Sports updates

·Navigation

·Weather updates

·On-console notifications

·USB charger

As of 02 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

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·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

Warranty & After-sales

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·5 years or 60,000 km on Motorcycles (whichever is earlier), conditions apply

·Applicable on all TVS 2 wheelers purchased on or after 11th Sep'17

·For RR310, the warranty is for 5 years for the BSVI variant only, T&C apply

As of 13 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

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·Headlamp: LED

·Tail Lamp: LED

·Naked street design

·Sporty tank with scoops

As of 02 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

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·Raider Igo price Rs 3,15,900 ex-showroom Nepal

·Launched as top trim above Raider Fi in Nepal

·Targeted at tech-focused younger riders wanting TFT-like console

·Sold via Jagdamba’s nationwide dealer and service network

As of 20 Sept 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 3,15,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 6,800

≈ रु 3,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,931

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 2,88,631

≈ रु 3,20,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,224 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 5,896 · 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.

TVS Apache RTR 180 full details TVS Raider full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Nothing we can measure separates these two on specification, so price decides it: the TVS Apache RTR 180 is रु 36,000 cheaper ex-showroom (12.9%).

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 180 if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

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

Trim prices distributor-verified

3 of 4

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 20 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

TVS: 301 showrooms, 54 service centres · TVS: 301 showrooms, 54 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.

TVS Apache RTR 180 vs TVS Raider — questions buyers ask

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

As of October 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, October 2026).

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

Nothing we can measure separates these two on specification, so price decides it: the TVS Apache RTR 180 is रु 36,000 cheaper ex-showroom (12.9%). Take the TVS Apache RTR 180 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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