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

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu3 of 4 trim prices distributor-verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing SE vs FZ-S Fi V4 Standard variants

The short answer

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V costs रु 5,000 less ex-showroom. Apache RTR 160 4V has 15 mm more ground clearance. Apache RTR 160 4V has 5.2 PS more power.

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V if

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V costs रु 5,000 less ex-showroom.Apache RTR 160 4V has 15 mm more ground clearance.Apache RTR 160 4V has 5.2 PS more power.

This trim is a premium choice for riders prioritizing tech and performance features like riding modes and TFT connectivity over pure comfort.

Pros

Excellent handling and chassis balance

Advanced TFT display with navigation

Adjustable levers for rider ergonomics

Versatile riding modes

Cons

Engine refinement issues with vibrations at high revs

Dated rear tail section design

Average switchgear finish quality

Higher price point compared to base variants

As of 30 Sept 2026

Choose the Yamaha FZ if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The Standard variant provides the same core performance and safety features as the Deluxe at a lower price, making it the more practical choice for budget-conscious buyers.

Pros

Same engine and safety tech as Deluxe

Good fuel economy

Reliable build quality

Cons

Fewer color options than Deluxe

Single-channel ABS only

Basic performance for the segment

As of 28 Sept 2026

14 rows compared

TVS

Apache RTR 160 4V

रु 3,99,900Lowest price

Yamaha

रु 4,04,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 3,99,900Cheapest

रु 4,04,900

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)

MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)

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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

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

2,035 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,050 mm

Not disclosed

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

90Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Adjustable clutch and brake levers

·Seat height: 800 mm

As of 27 Sept 2026

·Suspension Type (Front): Telescopic fork

·Suspension Type (Rear): 7-Step Adjustable Monocross Suspension

As of 11 Sept 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Ride Modes: Urban Mode, Rain Mode, Sport Mode

As of 25 Aug 2026

·Speedometer: Digital

·Clock: Digital

·ECO Indicator: Equipped

As of 11 Sept 2026

🛡️Safety

·Rear brake: 130 mm dia Drum (160 4V Standard-Drum) or 200 mm dia Petal Disc (Standard-Disc & Standard Top-End)

·Front Brake: 270mm dia Petal Disc

As of 23 Sept 2026

·ABS: Single Channel ABS

·Brake Type (Front): Disc Brake 282 mm with ABS

·Brake Type (Rear): Disc Brake 220 mm

·Side Stand Engine Cut-Off Switch: Equipped

As of 11 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 RR310, the warranty is for 5 years for the BSVI variant only, T&C apply

·For more details, please refer the Warranty section of the Owners manual

As of 23 Sept 2026

·Manufacturing defect warranty: 2 years from date of sale or first 30,000 kilometers of operation, whichever occurs first, covering repair/replacement of defective parts free of charge (labour and parts) at Authorized Dealer

·Warranty valid only if all Free and Paid Services are availed from Authorized Yamaha dealer per Recommended Service Schedule using only genuine spare parts

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

·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) warranted directly by their respective manufacturers, not by Yamaha

·Service schedule handbook contains 6 Free Services and 5 Paid Service Coupons; motorcycle must be serviced per this schedule for warranty validity

·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, air cleaner element, wheel rim misalignment or bend

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

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

·Warranty excludes rusting due to atmospheric effects from industrial pollution

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

·Warranty excludes motorcycles not serviced by Authorized Dealers 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 not affecting performance

·Warranty excludes maintenance repairs due to misuse, adulteration of oil/petrol, or bad road conditions

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

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

·Warranty excludes damage from modification or fitting of non-Yamaha-recommended accessories

·Warranty excludes claims for consequential damage due to previous malfunction

·Warranty excludes damage from 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

·Customer must approach nearest Authorized Dealer immediately upon defect occurrence; transport expenses to dealer borne by customer

·This is the entire written warranty; no dealer, agent, or employee authorized to extend or enlarge its terms

As of 11 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·LED Headlamp with DRL/position lamp

·Tail Lamp: LED

·Colour: Matte Black

As of 25 Aug 2026

·Tyre Size (Front): 100/80-17M/C 52P -Tubeless

·Tyre Size (Rear): 140/60R17M/C 63P - Radial Tubeless

·Headlight: LED

·Break/Tail Light: 12V, 21/5WXI

As of 11 Sept 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Sold in Nepal since 2020 via Jagdamba Motors

As of 30 Sept 2026

·Imported as CBU/SKD by MAW Enterprises

As of 28 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

Yamaha FZ

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 3,99,900

रु 4,04,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 6,800

≈ रु 5,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,931

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 4,08,631

≈ रु 4,11,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 7,464 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 7,557 · 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 full details Yamaha FZ full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V leads on ground clearance and power.

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V if

rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route
you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

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

Choose the Yamaha FZ 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

Price movements we logged

3 recorded since September 2026

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V: 2 · Yamaha FZ: 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 4

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 · 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 vs Yamaha FZ — questions buyers ask

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

As of October 2026, the Yamaha FZ starts at Rs 3.7 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.19 lakh less than the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V at Rs 3.89 lakh.

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

The TVS Apache RTR 160 4V costs Rs 3.89 lakh to Rs 4 lakh and the Yamaha FZ costs Rs 3.7 lakh to Rs 4.05 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V or the Yamaha FZ?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V leads on ground clearance and power. Take the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V if rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route. Take the Yamaha FZ 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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