The number of scooters has been increasing these past few years in Nepal. People are preferring scooters more as an option for two wheeler vehicle. And it is not just popular with women but also men too favor scooters. It are much more affordable and comfortable to ride than bikes.
It is cheaper and easier to use a scooter for personal transportation. The maintenance cost is also less. It saves fuel cost as well, they don’t consume much fuel and give great mileage. Moreover, with the problem of parking these days, the size of the scooter fits in most of the space around alleys of Kathmandu.
Lets talk about some popular scooter brands and models in Nepal.
Vespa
Vespa is manufactured by Piaggio and is an Italian brand. It is popular among the youngsters in Nepal due to its vintage look and design. it is move known for its looks than its specifications. Right now, 5 different models of Piaggio Vespa scooters are available in the Nepali market. It is available in both 125cc and 150cc.
| Vespa LX 125 | Rs.2,64,946 |
| Vespa VXL 125 | Rs. 3,14,946 |
| Vespa VXL 150 | Rs. 3,57,946 |
| Vespa Notte | Rs. 2,64,946 |
| Vespa SXL 125 | Rs. 3,28,946 |
| Vespa SXL 150 | Rs. 3,73,946 |
| Vespa SXL MATTE 125 | Rs. 3,30,946 |
| Vespa SXL MATTE 150 | Rs. 3,75,946 |
| Vespa Elegante 150 | Rs. 3,95,946 |
The Vespa VXL 150 and SXL 150 are the most popular models. They have the mileage of 45 kmpl and generates 11.06 PS @ 7000 rpm Power and 11.5 Nm @ 5500 rpm Torque.
Hero
Hero scooters are popular in Nepali road due it is an affordable price for medium or low-income people. It offers five models of scooters in Nepal, Pleasure, Dash, Duet and Maestro Edge were Hero Destini is the new addition to the Hero family.
| Hero Destini 125 | Rs. 2,10,000 |
| Hero Pleasure Plus | Rs.1,89,000 |
| Hero Pleasure | Rs. 176,500 |
| Hero Duet | Rs. 1,92,000 |
| Hero Dash | Rs. 176500 |
| Hero Maestro Edge | Rs. 1,94,000 |
Hero pleasure is one of the most popular scooter model of hero. it is the first scooter launched Hero MotoCorp. It is lightweight, stylish, and fun to ride. Hero dash is also a successful model of hero in Nepal. Both have the mileage of 50 kmpl.
Honda
Honda is the largest two-wheeler company in the world. People like this brand for its performance, design and the quality of the engine is also great. In Nepal, Honda sells 5 different scooters.
| Honda Scooters in Nepal | Price |
|---|---|
| Honda Grazia STD | Rs. 219,900 |
| Honda Grazia DLX | Rs. 239,900 |
| Honda Dio STD | Rs. 202,900 |
| Honda Dio DLX | Rs. 212,900 |
| Honda Aviator | Rs. 214,900 |
| Honda Activa 125 STD | Rs. 214900 |
| Honda Activa 125 DLX | Rs. 227900 |
| Honda Navi | Rs. 154900 |
The most popular Honda scooter is undoubtedly Dio and aviator in Nepal. These two models are most recognized by everyone. They both have the mileage ko 50 kmpl.
Yamaha
Yamaha is a multinational corporation from Japan. It is well known for its bikes. In Nepal, the MAW Enterprises is the distributor of Yamaha motorcycles. With gaining huge popularity in bikes, Yamaha stared manufacturing scooters. In Nepal, Yamaha sells three different scooters under the 110cc category.
| Yamaha Scooters | Price in Nepal |
|---|---|
| Yamaha NMax 155 | ₨ 459,900 |
| Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally | ₨ 220,900 |
| Yamaha Fascino 125 | ₨ 249,900 |
| Yamaha Fascino 113 | Rs. 2,12900 |
| Yamaha Ray Z | ₨ 195,900 |
Yamaha Ray ZR is the most popular product of Yamaha but in the past few years Fascino has been winning the hearts of people with its retro look. Both have a 66 kmpl mileage.
Also check out: Price of Scooters in Nepal | 2020 Update
