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TVS Raider vs Yamaha Salutoin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 30 Aug 2026Comparing Raider FI Drum vs Saluto Front Disc variants
The short answer

TVS Raider costs रु 3,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the TVS Raider if
TVS Raider costs रु 3,000 less ex-showroom.
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
Choose the Yamaha Saluto if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
9 rows compared
TVS Raider price in Nepal
TVS
रु 2,79,900Lowest price
Yamaha
रु 2,82,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,79,900Cheapest
रु 2,82,900
Range, all variants
रु 2,79,900 – रु 3,15,900
रु 2,82,900
Variants on sale
3
1
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
8.37 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
11.2 Nm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
248Better
214
Service centres
53
74Better
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·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
Not disclosed
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·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
Not disclosed
🛡️Safety
·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
Not disclosed
Design & Exterior
·Headlamp: LED
·Tail Lamp: LED
·Naked street design
·Sporty tank with scoops
As of 02 Aug 2026
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

TVS Raider
Yamaha Saluto

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 2,82,900
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 2,91,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 5,224 · 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 Raider vs Yamaha Saluto — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — TVS Raider or Yamaha Saluto?

As of August 2026, the TVS Raider starts at Rs 2.8 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.03 lakh less than the Yamaha Saluto at Rs 2.83 lakh.

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

The TVS Raider costs Rs 2.8 lakh to Rs 3.16 lakh and the Yamaha Saluto costs Rs 2.83 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the TVS Raider or the Yamaha Saluto?

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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