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TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh vs Yamaha FZ-S FI in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh Dual Disc vs New Gen Next variants
The short answer

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh costs रु 1,54,000 less ex-showroom. Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 15 mm more ground clearance. Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 5.2 PS more power.

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh if
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh costs रु 1,54,000 less ex-showroom.Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 15 mm more ground clearance.Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh has 5.2 PS more power.

For a small premium over FD, rear disc significantly improves braking performance, making this trim better value for spirited riders. Best for those who want strong engine plus improved safety feel without paying full ABS / SE / USD pricing.

Pros
More confident braking thanks to rear disc.
Same strong 17.63 PS 4V engine as higher trims.
Price still competitive versus fully loaded ABS and SE variants.
Appealing sporty styling and Apache brand cachet.
Cons
Still no ABS despite dual discs, safety gap to ABS models.
Key dimensions and ground clearance figures not clearly published for Nepal.
Likely misses TFT, USD forks, dual-channel ABS of newest Apache variants.
Feature set feels basic versus rapidly modernizing 160cc rivals.
As of 20 Sept 2026
Choose the Yamaha FZ-S FI if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The most feature-rich variant, offering modern tech like Y-Connect and Traction Control, justifying its higher price point.

Pros
Traction Control System
Y-Connect Bluetooth connectivity
Modern LED lighting
OBD II B compliant
Cons
Highest price in the FZ-S series
Single-channel ABS only
Performance remains similar to lower trims
As of 13 Oct 2026
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TVS
रु 3,35,900Lowest price
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Yamaha
रु 4,89,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,35,900Cheapest
रु 4,89,900
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
Typical showroom cash/finance offers; no specific official scheme disclosed for this trim
1 offer on other variants
No offer on this variant
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
149 cc
Max power
17.6 PS+5.2 PS
12.4 PS
Max torque
14.7 Nm+1.4 Nm
13.3 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,035 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,050 mm
1,075 mm
Wheelbase
1,357 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
180 mm+15 mm
165 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
301Better
247
Service centres
54
90Better
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Single-piece seat with slightly sporty stance
·Telescopic front forks, rear monoshock
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Suspension type (Front): Front Telescopic Fork
·Suspension type (Rear): Rear 7-step Adjustable Monocross
As of 26 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Digital instrument cluster
·Bluetooth / SmartXonnect not explicitly claimed for Refresh DD (As of: 19/09/2026)
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Clock: Digital
·Speedometer: Digital
·Multi Function LCD Instrument Cluster: Equipped
·Y-Connect: Equipped
As of 26 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Rear 200 mm dia Petal Disc
·Tyre (front): 90/90-17 49P Tubeless
·Tyre (rear): 130/70 R17 M/C 62P Tubeless (Radial tyre)
·ABS: Single Channel Super-Moto ABS
·Brake Fluid: DOT 3 / DOT 4
·Front: 270mm dia Petal Disc
As of 03 Sept 2026
·Tyre size (Front): 100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless
·Tyre size (Rear): 140/60R17M/C 63P - Radial Tubeless
·ABS: Single Channel ABS
·Brake type (Front): Disc Brake (282 mm)
·Brake type (Rear): Disc Brake (220 mm)
·Traction Control System: Equipped
·Side stand engine cut-off switch: Equipped
As of 26 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·5 years or 60,000 km on Motorcycles, whichever is earlier
·Conditions apply
·Applicable on all TVS 2 wheelers purchased on or after 11th Sep'17
·For more details, refer the Warranty section of the Owners manual
As of 12 Sept 2026
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As of 28 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Headlamp: LED Headlamp with DRL/position lamp
·Tail Lamp: LED
·Colour option: Matte Black
As of 03 Sept 2026
·Headlight: LED
·Tail light: LED
·Brake tail light: LED
As of 26 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Officially sold by Jagdamba Motors as Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh RD/DD
·40-45 kmpl claimed mileage
As of 29 Sept 2026
·Imported as CBU/SKD by MAW Enterprises
As of 13 Oct 2026

Every variant, priced

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

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh
Yamaha FZ-S FI

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 3,35,900
रु 4,89,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 5,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,44,631
≈ रु 4,96,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 6,269 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 9,143 · 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 4V Refresh full detailsYamaha FZ-S FI full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh is the stronger buy: it is रु 1,54,000 cheaper ex-showroom (45.8%) and still leads on ground clearance and power.

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 15 mm more ground clearance; 5.2 PS more power; 54 more showrooms in Nepal (301 vs 247).

Choose the Yamaha FZ-S FI if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 36 more service centres in Nepal (90 vs 54).

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
TVS: 301 showrooms, 54 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.

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh vs Yamaha FZ-S FI — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh or Yamaha FZ-S FI?

As of October 2026, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh starts at Rs 3.31 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.85 lakh less than the Yamaha FZ-S FI at Rs 4.16 lakh.

What is the price of the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh and Yamaha FZ-S FI in Nepal?

The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh costs Rs 3.31 lakh to Rs 3.36 lakh and the Yamaha FZ-S FI costs Rs 4.16 lakh to Rs 4.9 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh or the Yamaha FZ-S FI?

On our data the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh is the stronger buy: it is रु 1,54,000 cheaper ex-showroom (45.8%) and still leads on ground clearance and power. Take the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Yamaha FZ-S FI if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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