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Honda Dio 125 vs Vespa Notte in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing DLX vs Notte 125 variants
The short answer

Vespa Notte costs रु 29,954 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Honda Dio 125 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
Pros
Same capable fuel-injected 125 cc engine as STD
Smart key and intelligent mileage meter
Front disc brake and adjustable rear suspension
Practical storage and external fuel lid
Cons
NPR 19,000 premium lacks documented brochure justification
No traction control or riding modes
As of 25 Sept 2026
Choose the Vespa Notte if
Vespa Notte costs रु 29,954 less ex-showroom.

Notte 125 shares the same mechanical package as Notte but is explicitly branded with its 125 cc capacity, appealing to style‑focused urban riders. Worth it primarily for those who value the Vespa badge and exclusive blacked‑out aesthetic more than cutting‑edge features.

Pros
Distinct Notte 125 branding clarifies its 125 cc premium positioning.
Stylish all‑black theme enhances perceived luxury and uniqueness.
Adequate performance and fuel efficiency for everyday city use.
Compact size and light weight help new riders and crowded‑city maneuvering.
Cons
Price premium over similarly powered 125 cc rivals remains high.
Limited safety aids; no ABS channels beyond CBS and no traction control.
Feature set feels basic compared with newer tech‑laden scooters.
Warranty and after‑sales programme details are not easily accessible.
As of 20 Sept 2026
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Honda
रु 3,31,900
Vespa Notte price in Nepal
Vespa
रु 3,01,946Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,31,900
रु 3,01,946Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
D-Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
No distinct public cash offer specific to Notte 125 found; general Vespa festive offers may apply (As of: 20/09/2026).
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
6.1 kW (8.3 PS)
Not disclosed
Transmission
Automatic
CVT
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
FWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,830 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,172 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
171 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
172Better
50
Service centres
207Better
47
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Frame type: Underbone
·Front suspension: Telescopic
·Rear suspension: 3 Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Single-piece seat designed for upright, comfortable city riding
·Wide floorboard for relaxed leg position
·Rear suspension with adjustable preload
As of 20 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Intelligent Meter (tracks Real-Time Mileage, Average Mileage and Distance To Empty)
·Smart Key with H-Smart Technology (Smart Star, Smart Find, Smart Unlock, Smart Start)
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Cluster_type: analog instrument cluster
·No Bluetooth connectivity or smartphone pairing mentioned
·Standard scooter conveniences: lockable glove box, bag hook
As of 20 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Side Stand Engine Cut Off
·Integrated Pass Switch
·Frame Type: Underbone
·Front Suspension: Telescopic
·Rear Suspension: 3-Step Adjustable Spring Loaded Hydraulic
·Tyre Size & Type (Front): 90/90-12 54J
·Tyre Size & Type (Rear): 90/100-10 53J
·Brake Type & Size (Front): Disc
·Brake Type & Size (Rear): Drum
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Abs_type: CBS (combined braking) with front disc and rear drum
·Riding_modes: Not offered
·Traction_control: Not offered
As of 20 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
—
As of 25 Sept 2026
—
As of 20 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Bold Graphics & Dual-Tone Colour
·Headlamp & Split LED Position Lamp
·Sporty Tail Light
·Dual-Tip Muffler
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Special‑edition deep black mirrors, grab rails and wheels
·Inspired from Vespa LX125 with blacked‑out components
·Halogen headlamp in classic Vespa round housing
·Only one colour option: Black
As of 20 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Listed Nepal variant: DLX
·Nepal ex-showroom price: NPR 325,900
·Distributor: Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
·Nepal sales and import channel: Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
As of 25 Sept 2026
·Officially referred to as Vespa Notte 125 in Nepal scooter price lists
·Price in Nepal: Rs. 3,01,946 ex‑showroom
·Sold through authorized Vespa showrooms in major cities
As of 20 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Honda Dio 125
Vespa Notte

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 3,31,900
रु 3,01,946
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,705
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,36,905
≈ रु 3,10,677
EMI / month
≈ रु 6,194 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,635 · 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.

Honda Dio 125 full detailsVespa Notte full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Vespa Notte is रु 29,954 cheaper ex-showroom (9.9%), while the Honda Dio 125 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Honda Dio 125 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 160 more service centres in Nepal (207 vs 47); 122 more showrooms in Nepal (172 vs 50).

Choose the Vespa Notte if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

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
3 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.

See the full price-change log →
Trim prices distributor-verified
2 of 3

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.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Honda: 172 showrooms, 207 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.

Honda Dio 125 vs Vespa Notte — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda Dio 125 or Vespa Notte?

As of October 2026, the Vespa Notte starts at Rs 3.02 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.13 lakh less than the Honda Dio 125 at Rs 3.15 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda Dio 125 and Vespa Notte in Nepal?

The Honda Dio 125 costs Rs 3.15 lakh to Rs 3.32 lakh and the Vespa Notte costs Rs 3.02 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Honda Dio 125 or the Vespa Notte?

These two split the decision: the Vespa Notte is रु 29,954 cheaper ex-showroom (9.9%), while the Honda Dio 125 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Honda Dio 125 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Vespa Notte 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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