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TVS Apache RTR 160 2V vs Vespa ZX 125 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 3 trim prices verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing FI vs ZX 125 variants
The short answer

Vespa ZX 125 costs रु 10,900 less ex-showroom. Apache RTR 160 2V has 4.6 PS more power.

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V if
Apache RTR 160 2V has 4.6 PS more power.

A reliable entry-level performance motorcycle that offers a balanced ride for daily commuting and occasional spirited riding.

Pros
Proven engine reliability
Good parts availability
Comfortable ergonomics
Cons
Lacks modern features like Bluetooth
Dated halogen lighting
Basic braking setup
As of 06 Oct 2026
Choose the Vespa ZX 125 if
Vespa ZX 125 costs रु 10,900 less ex-showroom.

Most affordable Vespa in Nepal BS6 125 lineup Price premium over typical 125cc scooters for design/brand

Pros
Distinctive Vespa design and premium metal-body construction.
Official Nepal price is clearly published.
Compact dimensions suit urban use.
Shared 125cc platform keeps maintenance straightforward.
Cons
Price is high versus many 125cc rivals.
Official Nepal page leaves several key specs undisclosed.
Likely basic equipment for the money compared with feature-rich competitors.
As of 06 Sept 2026
15 rows compared
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TVS
रु 3,64,900
Vespa ZX 125 price in Nepal
Vespa
रु 3,54,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,64,900
रु 3,54,000Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
D-Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd.
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
7.4 litre (7,400 cc)
Max power
14.1 PS+4.6 PS
7 kW (9.5 PS)
Max torque
13.2 Nm+3.1 Nm
10.1 Nm
Drivetrain
RWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,085 mm
1,770 mm
Height
1,105 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
1,300 mm+10 mm
1,290 mm
Ground clearance
165 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
301Better
50
Service centres
54Better
47
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Seat height: 790 mm
·Suspension: Telescopic front, Monotube Inverted Gas-filled (MIG) rear
As of 06 Oct 2026
·Seat: single-piece seat with retro-style stitching
·Seating designed for two riders
·Front suspension: telescopic setup
·Rear suspension: rear monoshock
·Seat height: 770 mm.
As of 29 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Cluster: Digital display
·Bluetooth: Not present on this trim
As of 06 Oct 2026
·Instrument console: analog unit
·Kick and electric start
·Engine kill switch
·Pass light
As of 29 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Front brake: 270mm Petal Disc
·Rear brake: 130mm Drum
As of 06 Oct 2026
·Front Brake: CBS - Disc brake (ø 200 mm) with hydraulic control & caliper
·Rear Brake: ø 140 mm Rear drum brake
·Combi-braking System
·Front Tyre: Tubeless tyre 90 / 100 - 10 53J
·Rear Tyre: Tubeless tyre 120 / 70 - 10 54L
As of 28 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
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As of 28 Sept 2026
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✨Design & Exterior
·Headlamp: Halogen
·Tyres: 90/90-17 front, 120/70-17 rear, Tubeless
As of 06 Oct 2026
·Load-bearing Structure: Monocoque Full Steel body construction
·Rear Tyre: Tubeless tyre 120 / 70 - 10 54L
As of 28 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU/SKD by Jagdamba Motors
As of 06 Oct 2026
·Launched in Nepal as part of BS-VI OBD-2 Stage B lineup.
As of 06 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

TVS Apache RTR 160 2V
Vespa ZX 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 3,64,900
रु 3,54,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,73,631
≈ रु 3,59,005
EMI / month
≈ रु 6,810 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 6,607 · 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.

TVS Apache RTR 160 2V full detailsVespa ZX 125 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Vespa ZX 125 is रु 10,900 cheaper ex-showroom (3.1%), while the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V if
  • 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 (54 vs 47); 251 more showrooms in Nepal (301 vs 50).

Choose the Vespa ZX 125 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
2 recorded since July 2026

TVS Apache RTR 160 2V: 1 · Vespa ZX 125: 1. 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 12 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
TVS: 301 showrooms, 54 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.

TVS Apache RTR 160 2V vs Vespa ZX 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — TVS Apache RTR 160 2V or Vespa ZX 125?

As of October 2026, the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V starts at Rs 3.5 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.04 lakh less than the Vespa ZX 125 at Rs 3.54 lakh.

What is the price of the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V and Vespa ZX 125 in Nepal?

The TVS Apache RTR 160 2V costs Rs 3.5 lakh to Rs 3.65 lakh and the Vespa ZX 125 costs Rs 3.54 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V or the Vespa ZX 125?

These two split the decision: the Vespa ZX 125 is रु 10,900 cheaper ex-showroom (3.1%), while the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the TVS Apache RTR 160 2V if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Vespa ZX 125 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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