Scooters have been quite popular in Nepal. If you have noticed the streets of Kathmandu, you must have seen a drastic increase in the number of scooters.
People now have come out of the stereotypical thought that scooters are only for the ladies. Looking at the trend, it seems that regardless of gender, a scooter seems to be the easier choice for the youth today. Why? Affordability, less fuel consumption, no clutch and gears, smooth and easy rides and much more. Scooters are probably the best commuters for the city. Not only it is easy to ride, it’s light as well, also the rider will get ample space to put their belongings.
Today, we are bringing you the list of the best scooters you can purchase in Nepal in 2021.
8. Honda Dio
Starting our list is the Honda Dio. Honda is one of the most popular two-wheeler brands in Nepal and Honda Dio has been around for quite a long time now. Honda Dio is arguably the best selling scooter of Nepal and now it has new sporty looks, making it more attractive for the riders.
It also has a fully digital metre with an Eco speed indicator for precision and efficient riding. The scooter has tubeless tyres and has a combi braking system with an equaliser for optimum braking and stability. For a commuter scooter, it packs a lot of features like a mobile charging socket, front and rear hook to hang bags, Honda Eco Technology and service due indicator. It also has 18 litres of under-seat storage capacity.
Specifications
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, four-stroke, SI engine, air-cooled |
| Dimension | Length: 1,781mm Width: 710mm Height: 1,133mm Ground clearance: 158mm |
| Displacement | 109.19cc |
| Max power | 7.92 PS @ 7000 rpm |
| Max torque | 8.91 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
| Top speed | 83 kmph |
| Fuel tank capacity | 5.3 litres |
| Tyre size | Front tyre: 90/100-10 Rear tyre: 90/100-10 |
| Braking system | Combi Braking System (CBS) |
| Kerb weight | 105 kg |
| Mileage | 55 kmpl |
| Colours | Black, green, yellow, grey |
The price of Honda Dio is Rs 216,900.
7. Honda Aviator
Honda Aviator is also one of the most popular and bestselling scooters in Nepal. It has a bold style and powerful looks and gives superior performance. Like Honda Dio, the Aviator also has a charging socket, HET engine, automatic headlamp on, tubeless tyres, graceful alloys and telescopic suspension. Other features include metallic front and side cover, comfortable upright sitting. Honda Aviator also boasts a large 20 litres of under-seat storage capacity.
Specifications
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, four-Stroke, SI engine, air-cooled |
| Dimension | Length: 1,802mm Width: 703mm Height: 1,162mm Ground clearance: 145mm |
| Displacement | 109.19cc |
| Max power | 8.03 PS @ 7000 rpm |
| Max torque | 8.94 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
| Top speed | 83 kmph |
| Mileage | 60 kmpl |
| Fuel tank capacity | 6 litres |
| Tyre size | Front tyre: 90/90-12 Rear tyre: 90/100-10 |
| Braking system | Combi braking system (CBS) |
| Kerb weight | 109 kg |
| Colours | Black, red, white, silver |
Honda Aviator is priced at Rs 219,900 in Nepal.
6. Honda Grazia
Honda Grazia is the latest collection in the Honda scooter category. Grazia is powerful than other Honda scooters that are available in the market. Along with a reliable powerful engine, it is designed to look stylish and edgy and hence it has caught the attention of many. Grazia is also the first scooter to have an LED headlamp in any scooter. This gives super visibility to the riders. Compliant with BS-IV emission norms, this vehicle is equipped with a 125cc engine and Honda Eco Technology. Other notable features are CBS, fully digital metre with eco speed indicator, front disc brake, alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, telescopic suspension, front glove box with a mobile charging system and 18-litre under-seat storage.
Specifications
| Engine type | Fan-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke, SI engine |
| Dimension | Length: 1,812mm Width: 697mm Height: 1,167mm Ground clearance: 155mm |
| Displacement | 124.9 cc |
| Max power | 8.63 PS @ 6500 rpm |
| Max torque | 10.54 Nm @ 5000 rpm |
| Top speed | 85 Kmph |
| Mileage | 54 kmpl |
| Fuel tank capacity | 5.3 litres |
| Tyre size | Front Tyre: 90/90-12 Rear Tyre: 90/100-10 |
| Braking system | Combi Braking System (CBS) |
| Kerb weight | 107 Kg |
| Colours | Orange, black, red, white, grey, blue |
The price for Honda Grazia in Nepal is Rs 222,900.
5. Suzuki Burgman Street 125
Suzuki Burgman Street 125 is Suzuki’s best-selling scooter in Nepal. It comes with stylish looks and powerful delivery. Stylewise, it has a multi-function full digital metre, luxurious LED headlight, position light, standard body mount windscreen, flexible foot position for the rider, a sidestep and a chrome mirror. One of the excellent representatives of value for money proposition, Burgman Street packs pretty useful features for the riders. It has a fuel injection system, an integrated engine start and kill switch and a USB socket.
Specifications
| Engine type | Four-stroke air-cooled, single-cylinder |
| Dimension | Length: 1,880mm Width: 715mm Height: 1,140mm Ground clearance: 160mm |
| Displacement | 124.8 cc |
| Max power | 8.7 PS @ 7000 rpm |
| Max torque | 10.2 Nm @ 5000 rpm |
| Top speed | 91 kmph |
| Mileage | 45 kmpl |
| Fuel tank capacity | 5.5 litres |
| Tyre size | Front tyre: 90/90-12 – Disc Rear tyre: 90/100-10 – Drum |
| Braking system | Combi braking system (CBS) |
| Kerb weight | 110 kg |
| Colours | Matte black, matte grey, matte silver |
The price for Suzuki Burgman Street 125 is Rs 239,900
4. Yamaha Ray ZR 125 Street Rally
Compared to the 110 cc version, Yamaha Ray ZR 125 Street Rally gets a 30% increase in power with 16% improved mileage. Ray ZR 125 FI packs in sporty new looks, updated design, and a new engine. This scooter is packed with features like tough looking headlights, two-level seats for greater comfort and a brush guard that seals the rider’s hands from oncoming airflow. It also has 21 litres of large under-seat storage. Along with the sporty design, the Ray ZR Street Rally also comes with superior hardware, tons of extra features and a fuel injection (FI) engine. The company also claims it has the fastest pick-up and highest mileage among its major competitors.
Specifications
| Engine type | Air-cooled, single-cylinder, 2-valve, fuel injection |
| Dimension | Length: 1,880mm Width: 750mm Height: 1,190mm Ground clearance: 145mm |
| Displacement | 125 cc |
| Max power | 8.2 PS @ 6500 rpm |
| Max torque | 9.7 Nm @ 5000 rpm |
| Top speed | 86.51 kmph |
| Mileage | 58 kmpl |
| Fuel tank capacity | 5.2 litres |
| Tyre size | Front tyre: 90/90-12 – Disc Rear tyre: 110/90-10 – Drum |
| Braking system | Unified braking system (UBS) |
| Kerb weight | 99 kg |
| Colours | Blue and green |
The price for Yamaha Ray ZR 125 street rally in Nepal is Rs 261,900.
3. TVS Ntorq
TVS Ntorq is one of the most popular scooters in Nepal. The stealth aircraft-inspired design, powerful engine and smooth handling made the scooter popular in no time among the youth. Ntorq is Nepal’s first Bluetooth connected scooter. It is a powerful scooter that goes from 0-60 kilometres in just nine seconds. It is also the first scooter with a three-valve technology and a SmartXonnect system. With SmartXconnect, users will get navigation assist, last parked location and caller id. Some notable features of this vehicle are a USB charging port with boot light, gaming console inspired instrument cluster and sport stubby muffler.
Specifications
| Engine type | Air-cooled, single-cylinder, three-valve, four-stroke |
| Dimension | Length: 1,865mm Width: 710mm Height: 1,166mm Ground clearance: 155mm |
| Displacement | 124.8cc |
| Max power | 9.4 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Max torque | 10.5 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
| Top speed | 90 Kmph |
| Mileage | 45 kmpl |
| Fuel tank capacity | 5 litres (5.8 litres in FI) |
| Tyre size | Front tyre: 100/80-12 Rear tyre: 110/80-12 |
| Braking system | Standard |
| Kerb weight | 118 Kg |
| Colours | Matt yellow, matt red, metallic blue, metallic grey, metallic red, matt silver |
The price for the TVS Ntorq in Nepal starts from Rs. 215,900.
2. Vespa SXL 150
Vespa is the world’s most iconic scooter brand. Vespa has always been famous for its classy and stylish looks. Among many variants of the scooter you can purchase, the SXL 150 comes with a new front look, new seats and broader tubeless tyres. It also packs features like a full-LED headlamp, an under-seat light, and a USB charger. Other features include a rectangular headlamp with rectangular mirrors, full-steel body finish, chrome finish, chrome grab rail and an optional matte colour scheme. This scooter comes with all traditional Vespa traits such as solid build quality, lightweight, sharp brakes and great handling dynamics.
Vespa is also known as a fashion statement in the city. It definitely is a premium scooter and everyone regardless of gender and age wants to have a Vespa.
Specifications
| Engine type | Air-cooled, single-cylinder, three-valve, SOHC |
| Dimension | Length: 1,170mm Width: 690mm Height: 1,140mm Ground clearance: 155mm |
| Displacement | 149.5cc |
| Max power | 11.40 PS @ 7000 rpm |
| Max torque | 11.50 Nm @ 5000 rpm |
| Top speed | 90 kmph |
| Mileage | 40 kmpl |
| Fuel tank capacity | 7.4 litres |
| Tyre size | Front tyre: 110/70-11 – Disc Rear tyre: 120/70-10 – Drum |
| Braking system | Standard |
| Kerb weight | 114 Kg |
| Colours | Yellow, blue, grey, white, red, pink |
The price of Vespa SXL 150 is Rs 375,946.
1. Aprilia SR 150
Aprilia SR 150 is not only a perfect commuter but also the best performance scooter in Nepal. People can ride this scooter on every type of road in Nepal. Aprilia SR 150 comes with a sharp and waspy design and probably the most powerful engine in the scooter segment in Nepal. It has a strong build and its strong low-speed response makes it perfect for city traffic. The handling of this vehicle is very good thanks to its amazing suspension, 14-inch alloy wheels and big tyres. With the power and feature this scooter has, it will not be a problem to take it for a long ride or off roads which is unthinkable in other scooters. And also, it is the only scooter that can attain a speed of 100 kmph.
Specifications
| Engine type | Air-cooled, Single-cylinder, three-valve |
| Dimension | Length: 1,985mm Width: 703mm Height: 1,166mm Ground clearance: 155mm |
| Displacement | 154.8cc |
| Max power | 10.19 PS @ 6750 rpm |
| Max torque | 10.90 Nm @ 5000 rpm |
| Top speed | 101.21 kmph |
| Mileage | 35 kmpl |
| Fuel tank capacity | 6.5 litres |
| Tyre size | Front tyre: 120/70-14 – Disc Rear tyre: 120/70-14 – Drum |
| Braking system | Standard |
| Kerb weight | 122 Kg |
| Colours | Red and green, black, red and white, blue, matt black |
The cost of Aprilia SR 150 in Nepal is Rs 293,900 and will cost Rs 316,900 for the race edition.
