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Vespa SXL 125 Matte vs Yamaha FZ in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 04 Oct 2026Comparing SXL 125 Matte Edition vs FZ-S Fi V4 Standard variants
The short answer

Vespa SXL 125 Matte costs रु 36,954 less ex-showroom. FZ has 10 mm more ground clearance. FZ has 2.9 PS more power.

Choose the Vespa SXL 125 Matte if
Vespa SXL 125 Matte costs रु 36,954 less ex-showroom.

Stylish premium 125cc scooter; price is high but justified for buyers prioritizing Italian design and brand image. Best suited to urban riders wanting a distinctive retro look more than outright performance or features.

Pros
Distinctive matte styling with rectangular headlamp and mirrors that stand out in traffic.
Refined 124.45 cc engine with adequate city performance and smooth CVT operation.
Good claimed mileage and moderate 7.4 L tank giving useful range for urban use.
Premium Vespa brand appeal and strong resale interest in lifestyle scooters.
Cons
Very expensive for a 125 cc scooter compared to mainstream Japanese and Indian rivals.
Feature set is basic for the price; lacks modern digital cluster and connectivity.
As of 20 Sept 2026
Choose the Yamaha FZ if
FZ has 10 mm more ground clearance.FZ has 2.9 PS more power.

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
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Vespa SXL 125 Matte price in Nepal
Vespa
रु 3,67,946Lowest price
Yamaha FZ price in NepalYamaha FZ price in NepalYamaha FZ price in NepalYamaha FZ price in Nepal
Yamaha
रु 4,04,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,67,946Cheapest
रु 4,04,900
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
D-Lifestyles Pvt. Ltd.
MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
Typical Vespa/Aprilia seasonal cash discounts; current SXL 125 Matte-specific offer not disclosed officially.
No offer on this variant
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
149 cc
Max power
7 kW (9.5 PS)
12.4 PS+2.9 PS
Max torque
10.1 Nm
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Height
1,140 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
1,290 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
155 mm
165 mm+10 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
50
247Better
Service centres
47
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 retro styling
·Scooter ergonomics suited for city commuting
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Suspension Type (Front): Telescopic fork
·Suspension Type (Rear): 7-Step Adjustable Monocross Suspension
As of 11 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Electric start available
As of 20 Sept 2026
·Speedometer: Digital
·Clock: Digital
·ECO Indicator: Equipped
As of 11 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Combi-Braking System
·Front Brake: CBS - Disc brake (200 mm) with Hydraulic control & caliper
·Rear Brake: 140 mm Rear Drum Brake
·Front Tyre: Tubeless tyre 110/70-11 45L
·Rear Tyre: Tubeless tyre 120/70-10 54L
·Front Suspension: Aircraft Derived Hydraulic Single Side arm front suspension with Anti-Drive characteristics
·Rear Suspension: Dual-Effect Hydraulic Shock Absorber with four piston adjustable
As of 20 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
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·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 headlamps with DRL lights
·Unique Tie design
·Monocoque chassis body
·Load-bearing Structure: Monocoque Full Steel body construction
·Emissions Compliance: BS VI OBD 2 STAGE B
As of 20 Sept 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
·Ex-showroom Nepal price: NPR 367,946
·Only SXL Matte 125 variant offered for matte 125 in Nepal
·Imported CBU from India with similar specs
As of 20 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.

Vespa SXL 125 Matte
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 3,67,946
रु 4,04,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 5,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,705
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,72,951
≈ रु 4,11,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 6,867 · 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.

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Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Vespa SXL 125 Matte is रु 36,954 cheaper ex-showroom (10%), while the Yamaha FZ is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Vespa SXL 125 Matte if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
Choose the Yamaha FZ if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 43 more service centres in Nepal (90 vs 47); 197 more showrooms in Nepal (247 vs 50).

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
1 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 04 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Vespa: 50 showrooms, 47 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.

Vespa SXL 125 Matte vs Yamaha FZ — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Vespa SXL 125 Matte or Yamaha FZ?

As of October 2026, the Vespa SXL 125 Matte starts at Rs 3.68 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.02 lakh less than the Yamaha FZ at Rs 3.7 lakh.

What is the price of the Vespa SXL 125 Matte and Yamaha FZ in Nepal?

The Vespa SXL 125 Matte costs Rs 3.68 lakh and the Yamaha FZ costs Rs 3.7 lakh to Rs 4.05 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Vespa SXL 125 Matte or the Yamaha FZ?

These two split the decision: the Vespa SXL 125 Matte is रु 36,954 cheaper ex-showroom (10%), while the Yamaha FZ is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Vespa SXL 125 Matte if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. 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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