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TVS Max 125 vs Yamaha Saluto 125 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing Max 125 vs Saluto 125 Disc UBS variants
The short answer

TVS Max 125 costs रु 41,000 less ex-showroom. Saluto 125 has 7 mm more ground clearance. Max 125 has 2.9 PS more power.

Choose the TVS Max 125 if
TVS Max 125 costs रु 41,000 less ex-showroom.Max 125 has 2.9 PS more power.
Choose the Yamaha Saluto 125 if
Saluto 125 has 7 mm more ground clearance.

Best suited to riders prioritizing economy, simple design and Yamaha reliability over advanced features or performance.

Pros
Very light at about 114 kg, easy to handle in city traffic.
Excellent claimed mileage approaching 70–78 km/l, reducing running costs.
Tubeless tyres and front disc with UBS improve safety versus basic drum-only rivals.
Yamaha brand and MAW network give relatively wide dealer and service coverage in major cities.
Cons
No ABS and basic safety feature set compared with newer 125cc competitors.
Lacks modern features like digital cluster, Bluetooth, or LED headlamp.
Performance is modest; 8.3 PS output feels purely commuter-focused.
Official Nepal specs omit several key dimensions and comfort details, making cross-comparison harder.
As of 30 Aug 2026
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TVS Max 125 price in Nepal
TVS
रु 2,41,900Lowest price
Yamaha Saluto 125 price in Nepal
Yamaha
रु 2,82,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,41,900Cheapest
रु 2,82,900
Range, all variants
रु 2,41,900
रु 2,54,900 – रु 2,84,900
Variants on sale
1
3
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
125 cc
Max power
11 bhp (11.2 PS)+2.9 PS
8.3 PS
Max torque
10.8 Nm+0.7 Nm
10.1 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Height
2,013 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
1,273 mm+8 mm
1,265 mm
Ground clearance
173 mm
180 mm+7 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
254Better
229
Service centres
53
74Better
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Chassis Type: Single cradle tubular frame.
·Suspension Front: Telescopic hydraulic type.
·Suspension Rear: Toggle link with hydraulic damper.
As of 04 Aug 2026
·Comfortable Long Seats
As of 28 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
Not disclosed
·Cluster_type: Analog instrument cluster (India-spec, typical Saluto; not Nepal-confirmed) (As of: 30/08/2026)
·No Bluetooth connectivity mentioned
·Kick and electric start likely offered (India-spec; not Nepal-confirmed) (As of: 30/08/2026)
As of 30 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·Brakes Front: Hand operated, 240mm dia. disc.
·Brakes Rear: Foot operated, internally expanding 130mm dia. drum.
As of 04 Aug 2026
·Front Brake Type: Disc 245mm
·Rear Brake Type: Drum-UBS
·245mm Disc Brakes with Unified Braking System (UBS)
As of 28 Aug 2026
✨Design & Exterior
Not disclosed
·New Colors and Graphics
·Available colors: Blue, Green, Grey
As of 28 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Single officially listed Nepal variant: Saluto 125 Disc
·Other portals list Rs. 2,82,900 ex-showroom in 2026
·Earlier EMI flyer showed Disc and Drum variants, now only Disc active
·Sold via MAW Yamaha dealers nationwide
As of 30 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

TVS Max 125
Yamaha Saluto 125

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 2,41,900
रु 2,82,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,705
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 2,46,905
≈ रु 2,87,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 4,515 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,280 · 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 Max 125 vs Yamaha Saluto 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — TVS Max 125 or Yamaha Saluto 125?

As of September 2026, the TVS Max 125 starts at Rs 2.42 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.13 lakh less than the Yamaha Saluto 125 at Rs 2.55 lakh.

What is the price of the TVS Max 125 and Yamaha Saluto 125 in Nepal?

The TVS Max 125 costs Rs 2.42 lakh and the Yamaha Saluto 125 costs Rs 2.55 lakh to Rs 2.85 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the TVS Max 125 or the Yamaha Saluto 125?

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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