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Aprilia SXR 160 vs Honda CB Hornet 2.0 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 31 Jul 2026Comparing SXR 160 vs STD variants
The short answer

Aprilia SXR 160 costs रु 4,500 less ex-showroom. CB Hornet 2.0 has 6.3 PS more power.

Choose the Aprilia SXR 160 if
Aprilia SXR 160 costs रु 4,500 less ex-showroom.

The SXR 160 is a premium-priced maxi-scooter that offers a unique blend of style and performance for urban commuters who prioritize aesthetics and comfort over pure utility.

Pros
Distinctive maxi-scooter design
Powerful 160cc engine
Comfortable ergonomic seating
Stable ride quality
Cons
High price point compared to standard scooters
Limited service network outside major cities
Missing dual-channel ABS
Fuel efficiency is relatively low for its class
As of 28 Sept 2026
Choose the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 if
CB Hornet 2.0 has 6.3 PS more power.

Positioned as premium 180cc-class commuter-sport bike Higher price than some 160cc rivals but more features Strong Honda reliability and resale value appeal

Pros
Refined 184 cc engine with good city performance
Upside-down forks and monoshock give stable handling
Full LED lighting and digital console feel modern
Comfortable upright ergonomics for daily rides
Decent mileage for its performance class
Cons
Only single-channel ABS, no dual-channel option
Underseat storage and practicality limited vs scooters
Price slightly higher than some competitors in Nepal
No Bluetooth connectivity or navigation features
As of 19 Jul 2026
14 rows compared
Aprilia SXR 160 price in Nepal
Aprilia
रु 4,65,400Lowest price
Honda CB Hornet 2.0 price in NepalHonda CB Hornet 2.0 price in Nepal
Honda
रु 4,69,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 4,65,400Cheapest
रु 4,69,900
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Delta Autocorp Pvt. Ltd.
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
Occasional seasonal cash discount by Honda Nepal dealers
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
11 PS
12.7 kW (17.3 PS)+6.3 PS
Max torque
11 Nm
16.1 Nm+5.1 Nm
Transmission
CVT
manual
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,985 mm
2,047 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,064 mm
Wheelbase
1,410 mm+55 mm
1,355 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
167 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
34
172Better
Service centres
40
207Better
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Features ergonomic bucket seats and flat footboard
·Includes front lockable split glove boxes
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Single-piece seat with sporty cushioning
·Upside-down front fork improves ride comfort
·Rear monoshock suspension, preload adjustable
·Engine kill switch and hazard switch on handlebar
·Relatively upright riding posture for city commutes
·seat_height_mm: 790 mm seat height, Nepal media spec
As of 21 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Fully digital instrument cluster
·Includes USB charging point
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Fully digital LCD instrument cluster
·Displays speed, tachometer, fuel, trip meters, clock
·Gear position indicator and battery voltmeter
·Service due reminder in console
·Engine stop-start switch for convenience in traffic
·cluster_type: Fully digital LCD instrument cluster (no Bluetooth), Nepal media review
As of 21 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Equipped with single-channel ABS
·Front brake: 220 mm disc
·Rear brake: 140 mm drum
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Single-channel ABS on front disc
·Front 276 mm petal disc brake
·Rear 220 mm petal disc brake
·Tubeless tyres front and rear
·LED headlamp for better night visibility
·LED indicators and tail-lamp improve visibility
·tyre_type: Tubeless tyres front and rear, Nepal-spec listing
As of 21 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
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As of 28 Sept 2026
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✨Design & Exterior
·Full-LED headlamps
·12-inch, 5-spoke alloy wheels
·Tubeless tyres, 120/70-14 front and rear
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Streetfighter naked design with muscular tank
·All-LED lighting: headlamp, tail lamp, winkers
·USD gold-coloured front forks for premium look
·Split grab rails and sharp tank shrouds
·Sporty exhaust muffler with dual-outlet style
·Available in multiple sporty colour options
·tyre_type: Front 110/70-17, rear 140/70-17 tubeless tyres, Nepal-spec sheets
·headlamp_type: LED headlamp, Nepal media description
As of 21 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU from India
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Officially sold in Nepal by Syakar Trading Honda network
·Only one Standard variant offered in Nepal
·Recent market price around NPR 4.70 lakh on-road
·Imported as fully built-up from India-spec production
As of 19 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Aprilia SXR 160
Honda CB Hornet 2.0

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 4,65,400
रु 4,69,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 4,74,131
≈ रु 4,78,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 8,686 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 8,770 · 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.

Aprilia SXR 160 full detailsHonda CB Hornet 2.0 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 leads on dealer and service reach and power.

Choose the Aprilia SXR 160 if
  • rear-seat legroom matters to you

Measured: 55 mm more wheelbase.

Choose the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 167 more service centres in Nepal (207 vs 40); 6.3 PS more power; 138 more showrooms in Nepal (172 vs 34).

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
1 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 31 July 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Aprilia: 34 showrooms, 40 service centres · Honda: 172 showrooms, 207 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.

Aprilia SXR 160 vs Honda CB Hornet 2.0 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Aprilia SXR 160 or Honda CB Hornet 2.0?

As of October 2026, the Aprilia SXR 160 starts at Rs 4.65 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.05 lakh less than the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 at Rs 4.7 lakh.

What is the price of the Aprilia SXR 160 and Honda CB Hornet 2.0 in Nepal?

The Aprilia SXR 160 costs Rs 4.65 lakh to Rs 4.65 lakh and the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 costs Rs 4.7 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Aprilia SXR 160 or the Honda CB Hornet 2.0?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 leads on dealer and service reach and power. Take the Aprilia SXR 160 if rear-seat legroom matters to you. Take the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 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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