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Aprilia SXR 160 vs Vespa SXL 150 Matte in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing SXR 160 vs SXL 150 Matte Edition variants
The short answer

Vespa SXL 150 Matte costs रु 40,954 less ex-showroom. SXL 150 Matte has 0.4 PS more power.

Choose the Aprilia SXR 160 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

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 Vespa SXL 150 Matte if
Vespa SXL 150 Matte costs रु 40,954 less ex-showroom.SXL 150 Matte has 0.4 PS more power.

Expensive but stylish 150cc scooter; suits buyers prioritizing design, brand image and city comfort over features. Best for urban riders wanting premium Italian styling and manageable performance rather than outright value.

Pros
Distinctive matte styling with rectangular headlamp and mirrors that stand out in traffic.
Refined 150cc 3-valve engine with adequate city performance and smooth CVT.
Disc front brake with reasonably light 114 kg kerb weight for easy handling.
Good underseat storage (17L) and practical floorboard for daily commuting.
Cons
Very high price vs 150cc rivals that offer more features and safety tech.
Analog cluster without Bluetooth or modern connectivity features.
Warranty and after-sales support details not clearly communicated for Nepal.
As of 20 Sept 2026
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Aprilia SXR 160 price in Nepal
Aprilia
रु 4,65,400
Vespa SXL 150 Matte price in Nepal
Vespa
रु 4,24,446Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 4,65,400
रु 4,24,446Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Delta Autocorp Pvt. Ltd.
D-Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
General cash discounts and festive offers occasionally announced by Vespa Nepal and dealers
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
150 cc
Max power
11 PS
11.4 PS+0.4 PS
Max torque
11 Nm
11.5 Nm+0.5 Nm
Transmission
CVT
CVT
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
FWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,985 mm
1,770 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,140 mm
Wheelbase
1,410 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
34
50Better
Service centres
40
47Better
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
·Hydraulic single sidearm front suspension
·Dual-effect hydraulic rear shock absorber
·adjustable_suspension: Rear dual-effect unit, not adjustable
·Wide single-piece seat for rider and pillion
As of 20 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Fully digital instrument cluster
·Includes USB charging point
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Analog instrument cluster
·cluster_type: Analog, no Bluetooth
·Electric and kick starter provided
·Lockable underseat storage compartment
As of 20 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Equipped with single-channel ABS
·Front brake: 220 mm disc
·Rear brake: 140 mm drum
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Front disc brake, rear drum brake
·Braking system: front disc and rear drum
·traction_control: Not offered
As of 20 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
·Matte paint special edition over SXL 150 standard
·Rectangular headlamp and rectangular mirrors vs VXL
·Black-out chrome touches and sporty styling
·Available in bright matte Red and Yellow colours
·headlamp_type: Halogen reflector
As of 20 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU from India
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Ex-showroom Nepal price Rs. 4,24,446
·Also listed at Rs. 4.24 Lakh
·Model part of Vespa Nepal portfolio including SXL 150 Matte Edition
As of 20 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Aprilia SXR 160
Vespa SXL 150 Matte

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 4,24,446
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 5,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 4,74,131
≈ रु 4,31,677
EMI / month
≈ रु 8,686 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 7,922 · 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 detailsVespa SXL 150 Matte full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Vespa SXL 150 Matte is the stronger buy: it is रु 40,954 cheaper ex-showroom (9.6%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Vespa SXL 150 Matte if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 7 more service centres in Nepal (47 vs 40); 16 more showrooms in Nepal (50 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
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These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Aprilia: 34 showrooms, 40 service centres · Vespa: 50 showrooms, 47 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 Vespa SXL 150 Matte — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Aprilia SXR 160 or Vespa SXL 150 Matte?

As of October 2026, the Vespa SXL 150 Matte starts at Rs 4.24 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.41 lakh less than the Aprilia SXR 160 at Rs 4.65 lakh.

What is the price of the Aprilia SXR 160 and Vespa SXL 150 Matte in Nepal?

The Aprilia SXR 160 costs Rs 4.65 lakh to Rs 4.65 lakh and the Vespa SXL 150 Matte costs Rs 4.24 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Aprilia SXR 160 or the Vespa SXL 150 Matte?

On our data the Vespa SXL 150 Matte is the stronger buy: it is रु 40,954 cheaper ex-showroom (9.6%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Vespa SXL 150 Matte 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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