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TVS Raider 125 FI vs Vespa LX 125 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 2 trim prices distributor-verified Comparing Raider 125 FI vs LX 125 variants
The short answer

Vespa LX 125 costs रु 4,900 less ex-showroom. Raider 125 FI has 26 mm more ground clearance. Raider 125 FI has 3.4 PS more power.

Choose the TVS Raider 125 FI if
Raider 125 FI has 26 mm more ground clearance.Raider 125 FI has 3.4 PS more power.

This is the entry-level Raider trim for buyers who want the aggressive styling and performance of the 125cc engine without paying the premium for smart connectivity.

Pros
Sportiest aesthetics in the 125cc segment
Excellent 5-speed gearbox for highway cruising
High ground clearance suitable for Nepal's roads
Cons
Lacks ABS even as an option
Skinny 100-section rear tyre
Reverse LCD can be hard to read in direct sunlight
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Choose the Vespa LX 125 if
Vespa LX 125 costs रु 4,900 less ex-showroom.

At roughly Rs 3.02 lakh ex-showroom, the Vespa LX 125 offers style and brand appeal but is clearly priced above most 125 cc commuter scooters. It suits buyers prioritizing Italian design and premium feel over outright features or value.

Pros
Iconic retro Vespa styling that stands out versus regular 125 cc scooters.
Strong 124.45 cc engine with 10.5 PS, adequate for city riding.
Disc front brake with CBS improves braking safety for everyday use.
Tubeless tyres and CVT automatic transmission enhance urban convenience.
Cons
Significantly more expensive than mainstream 125 cc rivals with similar performance.
No modern digital or Bluetooth instrument cluster at this price.
Likely higher parts and service costs compared with mass-market Japanese/Indian scooters.
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TVS Raider 125 FI price in NepalTVS Raider 125 FI price in Nepal
TVS
रु 3,05,900
Vespa LX 125 price in Nepal
Vespa
रु 3,01,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationTVS Raider 125 FIVespa LX 125
Ex-showroom priceरु 3,05,900रु 3,01,000Cheapest
Fuelpetrolpetrol
DistributorJagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)D-Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationTVS Raider 125 FIVespa LX 125
Offers
cash
Standard festive or exchange bonus may apply during 'Maha Exchange'
1 offer on other variants
cash
General list price mentions; no specific seasonal cash discount disclosed (As of: 02/09/2026)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationTVS Raider 125 FIVespa LX 125
Max power12.9 PS+3.4 PS7 kW (9.5 PS)
Max torque11.5 Nm+1.4 Nm10.1 Nm
TransmissionNot disclosedCVT
DrivetrainNot disclosedFWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationTVS Raider 125 FIVespa LX 125
Length2,070 mm1,770 mm
Height1,028 mm1,140 mm
WheelbaseNot disclosed1,290 mm
Ground clearance181 mm+26 mm155 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationTVS Raider 125 FIVespa LX 125
Showrooms in Nepal300Better51
Service centres5682Better
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📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationTVS Raider 125 FIVespa LX 125
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
·Rear Suspension: Monoshock, 5 Step adj, Gas Charged
·ISG - Silent Start
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·Single-piece, cushioned seat for rider and pillion
·Front glove box / small storage compartment
·Palm-friendly, upright riding posture for city use
·Aircraft Derived Hydraulic Single Side arm front suspension
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Reverse LCD console with multicolor display and daylight visibility
·USB Charger
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·cluster_type: Analog speedometer with fuel gauge
·No Bluetooth connectivity mentioned (As of: 02/09/2026)
·Kick and electric self-start system
·Cluster Type: Analog-digital
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🛡️Safety
·Tyre (front): 80/100 - 17 Tubeless, 46P
·Tyre (rear): 100/90 - 17 Tubeless, 55P
·Front Brake: Disc-240, Drum-130
·Rear Brake: 130 SYNCRO SBT
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·Brakes: front disc, rear drum
·front_brake: 200 mm disc front
·rear_brake: 140 mm drum rear
·abs_type: CBS (Combined Braking System) mentioned for 125 range
·Tyres: 90/100-10 front and rear
·tyre_type: Tubeless tyres
·ABS Type: CBS
·Front Brake: 200 mm Disc with CBS
·Rear Brake: 140 mm Drum
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Warranty & After-sales
·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 more details, refer to the Warranty section of the Owner's manual
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✨Design & Exterior
·Headlamp: LED
·Taillamp: LED
·Colour: Red
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·Classic Vespa retro styling with rounded body
·Chrome-finished mirrors and grab rail
·Multiple bright color options: matte black, yellow, red, pink, azure, white
·headlamp_type: Halogen headlamp with chrome bezel
·Tyre Type: Tubeless; Front 110/70-11, Rear 120/70-10
·Headlamp Type: LED with DRL
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📊Sales & Imports
·Import status: Assembled in Nepal by Jagdamba Motors
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·Ex-showroom price Nepal: Rs 3,01,946
·Also listed as Rs 3.01 lakh in updated Vespa price list Nepal
·Part of Vespa Nepal lineup alongside VXL and SXL models
·Emissions: BS VI OBD 2 STAGE B
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Every variant, priced

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

TVS Raider 125 FI
Vespa LX 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.

SpecificationTVS Raider 125 FIVespa LX 125
Ex-showroomरु 3,05,900रु 3,01,000
Road tax + registration≈ रु 3,300≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance≈ रु 1,705≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road≈ रु 3,10,905≈ रु 3,06,005
EMI / month≈ रु 5,709 · 3 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 5,618 · 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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Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the TVS Raider 125 FI leads on ground clearance and dealer and service reach.

Choose the TVS Raider 125 FI if
  • rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 26 mm more ground clearance; 249 more showrooms in Nepal (300 vs 51).

Choose the Vespa LX 125 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 26 more service centres in Nepal (82 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

Price movements we logged
1 recorded since September 2026

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.

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Trim prices distributor-verified
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Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 22 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
TVS: 300 showrooms, 56 service centres · Vespa: 51 showrooms, 82 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 Raider 125 FI vs Vespa LX 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — TVS Raider 125 FI or Vespa LX 125?

As of October 2026, the Vespa LX 125 starts at Rs 3.01 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.05 lakh less than the TVS Raider 125 FI at Rs 3.06 lakh.

What is the price of the TVS Raider 125 FI and Vespa LX 125 in Nepal?

The TVS Raider 125 FI costs Rs 3.06 lakh and the Vespa LX 125 costs Rs 3.01 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the TVS Raider 125 FI or the Vespa LX 125?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the TVS Raider 125 FI leads on ground clearance and dealer and service reach. Take the TVS Raider 125 FI if rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route. Take the Vespa LX 125 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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