The IBS trim costs NPR 25,500 more than the front-disc trim, making it worthwhile mainly for riders prioritising linked braking. Its premium is difficult to justify without officially disclosed mileage, warranty, or additional equipment.
This is the entry-level workhorse for Nepal, offering the absolute lowest acquisition cost for a motorized two-wheeler. It is ideal for small business owners and delivery riders who prioritize utility over style.
Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.
From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.
Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.
These two split the decision: the TVS XL 100 is रु 86,100 cheaper ex-showroom (54.5%), while the Hero Glamour is ahead on ground clearance and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.
Measured: 15 mm more ground clearance; 6.2 PS more power.
Measured: 26 more service centres in Nepal (54 vs 28); 208 more showrooms in Nepal (301 vs 93).
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.
Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 12 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.
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.
Browse the showroom directory →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.
As of October 2026, the TVS XL 100 starts at Rs 1.58 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.47 lakh less than the Hero Glamour at Rs 2.05 lakh.
The Hero Glamour costs Rs 2.05 lakh to Rs 2.44 lakh and the TVS XL 100 costs Rs 1.58 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).
These two split the decision: the TVS XL 100 is रु 86,100 cheaper ex-showroom (54.5%), while the Hero Glamour is ahead on ground clearance and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Hero Glamour if rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route. Take the TVS XL 100 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.