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TVS Raider vs Yamaha Saluto 125 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 4 trim prices verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing Raider Igo vs Saluto 125 Disc variants

The short answer

Yamaha Saluto 125 costs रु 31,000 less ex-showroom. Raider has 3.1 PS more power.

Choose the TVS Raider if

Raider has 3.1 PS more power.

Raider Igo is the tech and performance flagship of the Raider range, best for riders who value TFT-style displays and the highest torque. Worth the premium if you want the most feature-rich Raider 125 and care about design and gadgetry more than pure price.

Pros

Highest torque figure in the Raider lineup with iGO Assist tech.

Advanced console with navigation-style prompts and rich information.

Sporty split seat and bold graphics maximise visual appeal.

Rotopetal front disc and LED lighting enhance safety and style.

Cons

Significantly higher price than FI Drum and Fi trims.

ABS and traction control not advertised despite premium positioning.

Full smartphone-grade connectivity (voice assist, call management) limited vs India SX claims.

Same basic chassis and engine displacement as cheaper variants, so performance gap is moderate.

As of 20 Sept 2026

Choose the Yamaha Saluto 125 if

Yamaha Saluto 125 costs रु 31,000 less ex-showroom.

At Rs 2,84,900 it is a practical but not especially feature-rich 125cc commuter. It suits buyers who want a Yamaha badge, simple mechanics, and everyday city use.

Pros

Affordable ex-showroom pricing for a branded 125cc commuter.

Simple engine and 4-speed drivetrain should keep maintenance easy.

Front disc improves braking confidence over drum-only rivals.

Yamaha dealer network is widely available in Nepal.

Cons

Missing modern convenience features buyers may expect at this price.

Rear drum brake is less confidence-inspiring than all-disc setups.

Single-variant lineup limits buyer choice.

As of 28 Jul 2026

12 rows compared

TVS

Raider

रु 3,15,900

Yamaha

Saluto 125

रु 2,84,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 3,15,900

रु 2,84,900Cheapest

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)

MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No specific cash discount published for Raider Igo (As of: 20/09/2026)

2 offers on other variants

No offer on this variant

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

125 cc

Max power

8.4 kW (11.4 PS)+3.1 PS

8.3 PS

Max torque

11.8 Nm+1.7 Nm

10.1 Nm

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

1,265 mm

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

180 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

·Seat: Split

·Suspension Front Type: Telescopic

·Suspension Rear Type: Monoshock, 5-step adj, Gas charged

·Comfortable riding posture

·Wider split seat

As of 02 Aug 2026

·Comfortable Long Seats

·Front Suspension: Telescopic fork

·Rear Suspension: Swingarm

As of 22 Sept 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Screen: New Reverse LCD

·Ambient Sensor: Yes

·Connected Tech: 85+ features

·SmartXonnect: Yes

·Voice Assist: Yes

·Call Management: Yes

·Sports updates

·Navigation

·Weather updates

·On-console notifications

·USB charger

As of 02 Aug 2026

·Analog commuter-style instrumentation.

·No Bluetooth or navigation features found.

As of 28 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front Disc/Drum (mm): Disc - 240, Drum - 130

·Rear Drum (mm): 130 SBT

·SBT (Synchronized Braking Technology)

·Rotopetal disc brake

·Helmet attention indication

·Side stand indication and engine cutoff

As of 02 Aug 2026

·Front Brake Type: Disc 245mm

·Rear Brake Type: Drum-UBS

·245mm Disc Brakes with UBS

As of 22 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

As of 13 Sept 2026

·Whole-vehicle warranty: 2 years from date of sale or first 30,000 kilometers of operation, whichever occurs first, covering manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship, repaired/replaced free of labour and parts charges at Authorized Dealer

·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 those manufacturers

·Warranty validity condition: customer must avail all Free and Paid Services from an Authorized YAMAHA dealer as per the Recommended Service Schedule using only genuine spare parts

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

·Service schedule referenced in 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, air cleaner element, 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 caused by atmospheric effects from industrial pollution

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

·Warranty excludes motorcycles not serviced per the schedule or not 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 or loading (e.g., taxi)

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

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

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

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

·Warranty excludes damage from modification or fitting of accessories other than those recommended by YAMAHA

·Warranty excludes claims for consequential damage due to previous malfunction

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

·Warranty excludes risks such as accidents, lightning, water, fire, other acts of God, improper handling, or external causes beyond YAMAHA's control

·This warranty does not affect customer's statutory rights under applicable Indian laws, nor consumer's rights against the Dealer arising from sales/purchase contract

·Disputes arising from this warranty policy fall under exclusive jurisdiction of Gautam Budh Nagar (Noida) Courts

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

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

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

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

·Proprietary items (Tires, Tubes, Battery, Spark Plug, Helmet) are warranted directly by their respective manufacturers, not by YAMAHA

·Warranty excludes normal maintenance operations (engine tune-up, decarbonising, fuel system cleaning, wheels/brakes/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 rust from atmospheric effects due to industrial pollution

·Warranty excludes parts altered, modified or replaced in unauthorized manner

·Warranty void if motorcycle not serviced by Authorized Dealers per schedule (6 Free Services, 5 Paid Service Coupons)

·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for commercial purposes and loading, e.g. taxi

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

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

·Warranty void if any part is tampered/repaired 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 accessories other than those recommended by YAMAHA

·Warranty excludes claims for consequential damage due to any previous malfunction

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

·Customer bears expenses to bring motorcycle to Authorized Dealer

As of 22 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Headlamp: LED

·Tail Lamp: LED

·Naked street design

·Sporty tank with scoops

As of 02 Aug 2026

·New Colors and Graphics

·Available colors: Blue, Green, Grey

·Colors: Blue, Green, Grey

As of 22 Sept 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Raider Igo price Rs 3,15,900 ex-showroom Nepal

·Launched as top trim above Raider Fi in Nepal

·Targeted at tech-focused younger riders wanting TFT-like console

·Sold via Jagdamba’s nationwide dealer and service network

As of 20 Sept 2026

·Listed in Nepal at Rs 2,84,900 ex-showroom.

·MAW Rides is the authorized Yamaha motorcycle distributor in Nepal.

As of 28 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

TVS Raider

Yamaha Saluto 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 3,15,900

रु 2,84,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 3,300

≈ रु 3,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,705

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 3,20,905

≈ रु 2,89,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,896 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 5,317 · 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 Raider full details Yamaha Saluto 125 full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Yamaha Saluto 125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 31,000 cheaper ex-showroom (10.9%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the TVS Raider if

you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 54 more showrooms in Nepal (301 vs 247).

Choose the Yamaha Saluto 125 if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
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

4 of 4

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

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 Raider vs Yamaha Saluto 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — TVS Raider or Yamaha Saluto 125?

As of October 2026, the TVS Raider starts at Rs 2.8 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.05 lakh less than the Yamaha Saluto 125 at Rs 2.85 lakh.

What is the price of the TVS Raider and Yamaha Saluto 125 in Nepal?

The TVS Raider costs Rs 2.8 lakh to Rs 3.16 lakh and the Yamaha Saluto 125 costs Rs 2.85 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the TVS Raider or the Yamaha Saluto 125?

On our data the Yamaha Saluto 125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 31,000 cheaper ex-showroom (10.9%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the TVS Raider if you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at. Take the Yamaha Saluto 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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