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Honda Dio vs Yamaha RayZR 125 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 3 trim prices verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing STD vs Hybrid Disc variants

The short answer

Honda Dio costs रु 53,000 less ex-showroom. Dio has 15 mm more ground clearance. RayZR 125 has 0.3 PS more power.

Choose the Honda Dio if

Honda Dio costs रु 53,000 less ex-showroom.Dio has 15 mm more ground clearance.

The Standard variant offers Honda’s refined 110cc engine, LED lighting and practical storage at a competitive price for urban riders. Best suited to buyers wanting a reliable, sporty-looking commuter without paying extra for digital cluster or added tech. The range-topping 'H-Smart' variant introduces segment-first keyless features to the 110cc category, perfect for tech-savvy riders looking for maximum convenience. The entry-level variant offers the essential BS6 engine upgrades at the lowest price point, making it ideal for budget-conscious commuters who prioritize reliability over premium features.

Pros

Silent start feature is highly refined

Improved ride quality with 12-inch front wheel

Convenient external fuel filling

H-Smart keyless technology

Stylish alloy wheels

Distance-to-empty display

Cons

Lacks a digital instrument cluster

No disc brake option

Significant price jump over BS4 version

Highest price in the 110cc segment

No front disc brake even at this price

Ride quality can be firm on rough roads

As of 04 Oct 2026

Choose the Yamaha RayZR 125 if

RayZR 125 has 0.3 PS more power.

The best-balanced variant for city riders, providing essential safety and visibility upgrades over the base model. The Disc variant offers significantly better safety and modern features, making it the recommended choice for most urban riders.

Pros

Improved braking performance

Modern LED lighting

Clear digital display

Lightweight 99kg frame for easy handling

Hybrid power assist for smoother acceleration

Fuel-efficient FI engine

Cons

Higher price than drum variant

No Bluetooth connectivity

Still lacks some premium features found in higher-end scooters

Lacks front disc brake on base models

Basic analogue cluster on lower trims

Halogen lighting on non-rally variants

As of 13 Oct 2026

14 rows compared

Honda

Dio

रु 2,69,900Lowest price

Yamaha

RayZR 125

रु 3,22,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 2,69,900Cheapest

रु 3,22,900

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)

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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

125 cc

Max power

5.8 kW (7.9 PS)

8.2 PS+0.3 PS

Max torque

Not disclosed

10.3 Nm

Transmission

AUTOMATIC

Automatic

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

1,808 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,150 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

160 mm+15 mm

145 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

172

247Better

Service centres

207Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Retractable Pillion Foot Step

·Split Grab Rail

As of 31 Jul 2026

·Two-Level Seat

As of 11 Sept 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Intelligent Meter (Real-Time Mileage, Average Mileage, Distance to empty, Battery Indicator)

·Smart Key (H-Smart Technology: Smart Find, Smart Unlock, Smart Start)

·Passing switch

·Engine Start Stop Switch

·Intelligent Meter: tracks real-time mileage, average mileage, distance to empty, battery indicator

·Smart Key with H-Smart Technology: Smart Find, Smart Safe, Smart Unlock, Smart Start

As of 31 Jul 2026

·Full Digital Instrument Cluster

·Meter Console: Digital

·USB Charger (optional)

·Multi Function Key

·Pass Switch

As of 24 Sept 2026

🛡️Safety

·Side Stand Engine Cut Off

·Silent Start with ACG

·Tyre Size & Type (Front): 90/90-12 54J, TUBELESS

·Tyre Size & Type (Rear): 90/100-10 53J, TUBELESS

·Brake Type & Size (Front): DISC 130MM

·Brake Type & Size (Rear): DISC 130MM

·Silent Start with ACG starter

As of 31 Jul 2026

·Brake Type (Front): 190mm Disc

·Brake Type (Rear): Drum

·UBS (Unified Braking System): Equipped

·Suspension Type (Front/Rear): Telescopic Fork / Unit Swing

·Tyre Size (Front): 90/90-12 Tubeless

·Tyre Size (Rear): 110/90-10 Tubeless

·Side Stand Engine Cut-Off Switch: Equipped

As of 11 Sept 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·2 years or 32,000 km standard warranty

·5 free services provided by Syakar

·Standard warranty: 2 years or 32,000 km

·Extended warranty: Available via distributor

·Extended warranty: Available via 'Honda Shield' for up to 6 years

As of 17 Sept 2026

·Manufacturing defect warranty: 2 years from date of sale or first 30,000 kilometers of operation, whichever occurs first

·During the warranty period, defective parts are repaired without charging labour or parts value

·Battery warranty: applicable till 1 year or 10,000 KM, whichever is earlier, from date of sale of vehicle

·Proprietary items (Tires, Tubes, Battery, Spark Plug, Helmet) are warranted by their respective manufacturers, not by YAMAHA, and must be claimed directly with them

·Warranty validity requires availing all Free and Paid Services from an Authorized YAMAHA dealer as per Recommended Service Schedule

·Only genuine spare parts must be used to maintain warranty validity

·Each service must be availed within 100 days from the date of previous service or as per recommended service schedule, whichever is earlier

·Customer must present the original Service & Warranty handbook for warranty verification; YAMAHA may refuse warranty if handbook is not presented or is incomplete/tampered

·Service schedule handbook contains 6 Free Services and 5 Paid Service Coupons

·Warranty excludes normal maintenance operations (engine tune-up, decarbonising, fuel system cleaning, wheel/brake/clutch adjustments)

·Warranty excludes consumable/wear-and-tear items: brake shoes, fasteners/shims/washers/gaskets, rubber or plastic components (other than tires & tubes), oil seals, cables, electrical wiring, bulbs, filters, spark plugs, drive chain, sprocket, clutch plate, race bearing & element air cleaner, and wheel rim misalignment or bend

·Warranty excludes parts subjected to misuse, accident, negligent treatment, or used with non-recommended parts/equipment

·Warranty excludes use of non-genuine parts, non-genuine oil and lubricants

·Warranty excludes rust from atmospheric effects due to industrial pollution

·Warranty excludes parts altered, modified, or replaced in an unauthorized manner affecting performance/reliability

·Warranty excludes motorcycles not serviced by Authorized Dealers as per schedule or not operated/maintained per manual instructions (especially during break-in period)

·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for competition, racing, or record attempts

·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for commercial purposes and loading, such as taxi use

·Warranty excludes normal phenomena like noise, vibration, oil seepage that do not affect performance

·Warranty excludes damage from misuse while driving, oil/petrol adulteration, or bad road conditions

·Warranty excludes damage from tampering/repair by unauthorized persons/workshops

·Warranty excludes consumables like oil, grease used during free services or warranty repairs

·Warranty excludes damage due to modification or fitting of non-YAMAHA-recommended accessories

·Warranty excludes claims for consequential damage due to previous malfunction

·Warranty excludes damage caused by improper oil/grease or non-genuine parts

·Warranty does not cover accidents, lightning, water, fire, other acts of God, improper handling, or external causes beyond YAMAHA's control

As of 11 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Color: Sports Red2

·Color: Jazzy Blue Metallic

·Color: Mat Axis Grey Metallic

·Fierce LED Headlamp

·Stylish Muffler Protector

·Alloy Wheels

·Position Lamp

·Head Lamp: LED

·Color option: Mat Sangria Red Metallic

·Color option: Matte Dark Blue

·Color option: Pearl Igneous Black

·Position Lamp (LED)

·Color option: Sports Red2

·Color option: Jazzy Blue Metallic

·Color option: Mat Axis Grey Metallic

As of 31 Jul 2026

·LED Headlight

·Headlight (Class C): LED

·Color Variants (Deluxe): Cyan Blue, Metallic Black, Metallic Red

·Color Variants (Premium/Premium Plus): Racing Blue, Reddish Yellow Cocktail

·Color Variants: Sparkle Green, Matte Copper

·Brush Guard

·LED Position Light

·Brake Light/Tail Light: LED

·Wider 110 mm rear tyre with cast wheel and block pattern tyre

As of 24 Sept 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·BS6 compliant model imported from India

·Imported from: India

·Market segment: Premium 110cc Scooter

·Colors: Sports Red2, Jazzy Blue Metallic, Mat Axis Grey Metallic

As of 17 Sept 2026

·Imported and distributed by MAW Enterprises

As of 28 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Honda Dio

Yamaha RayZR 125

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 2,69,900

रु 3,22,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 3,300

≈ रु 3,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,705

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 2,74,905

≈ रु 3,27,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,037 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 6,027 · 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 full details Yamaha RayZR 125 full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Honda Dio is the stronger buy: it is रु 53,000 cheaper ex-showroom (19.6%) and still leads on ground clearance and dealer and service reach.

Choose the Honda Dio if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route
you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 15 mm more ground clearance; 117 more service centres in Nepal (207 vs 90).

Choose the Yamaha RayZR 125 if

you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 75 more showrooms in Nepal (247 vs 172).

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

1 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.

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Trim prices distributor-verified

3 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 13 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Honda: 172 showrooms, 207 service centres · Yamaha: 247 showrooms, 90 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 vs Yamaha RayZR 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda Dio or Yamaha RayZR 125?

As of October 2026, the Honda Dio starts at Rs 2.7 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.22 lakh less than the Yamaha RayZR 125 at Rs 2.92 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda Dio and Yamaha RayZR 125 in Nepal?

The Honda Dio costs Rs 2.7 lakh and the Yamaha RayZR 125 costs Rs 2.92 lakh to Rs 3.23 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Honda Dio or the Yamaha RayZR 125?

On our data the Honda Dio is the stronger buy: it is रु 53,000 cheaper ex-showroom (19.6%) and still leads on ground clearance and dealer and service reach. Take the Honda Dio if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Yamaha RayZR 125 if you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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