Best scooters under Rs 3 lakh in Nepal (2026)
Wheels of Nepal · Last updated: · 11 min read
Nine scooters in our catalogue start at or under Rs 3 lakh in Nepal, from the NIU FX Citi at Rs 2,35,000 to the TVS Ntorq 125 at Rs 2,93,900. Our picks from published specs: the Hero Xoom 110 as the cheapest petrol scooter, the TVS Jupiter for braking hardware and the TVS Orbiter for claimed electric range. If weight matters, see the lightest scooters in Nepal. For every scooter on sale, petrol and electric, see our full scooter price in Nepal list.
Rs 3 lakh is the budget many first-time scooter buyers in Nepal work to, and the choice under that line is wider than it looks: petrol 110 cc and 125 cc models from Hero, Honda, TVS, Suzuki and Yamaha, plus three electric scooters from NIU and TVS.
This guide includes every scooter in our catalogue whose cheapest version has an official price at or under Rs 3,00,000. All prices below are the indicative ex-showroom price on the official site (checked October 2026). Registration, tax and insurance come on top; see our guide to road tax and insurance.
One honest note before we start: these are our editorial picks from published specs, not road tests. We have not ridden these scooters back to back. Where a brand's Nepal website does not publish a figure, we say so rather than fill the gap with a guess.
How to choose a scooter under Rs 3 lakh
Think about where you ride
Most scooters in this price band are built for city traffic: short trips, lots of stop-and-go, tight parking. If that is you, a light scooter with a low seat matters more than outright power. If you regularly carry a passenger up steep roads, look at engine output and torque, and check ground clearance if your route has broken roads or tall speed breakers.
Mileage and range
For petrol scooters, fuel economy is the big running cost. Unfortunately none of the petrol scooters in this list publish a mileage figure on their official Nepal page, so we cannot rank them on it. Ask the dealer for the claimed figure and the test it is based on, and treat it as a best case.
For electric scooters, the equivalent is claimed range. All three electric models here quote a range, but none names a test standard, so we label them brand claims. Real range drops with a passenger, hills, cold weather and high speed.
Storage
Under-seat storage is useful for a helmet, rain gear or shopping, but no brand in this list publishes boot or under-seat capacity on its Nepal page. Take your helmet to the showroom and try it.
Brakes: drum, disc, CBS and ABS
A front disc brake generally gives stronger, more controllable stopping than a drum, especially in the wet. A combined braking system (CBS) links the front and rear brakes so that pulling one lever applies both, which helps new riders. ABS stops the wheel locking under hard braking.
Under Rs 3 lakh, no scooter in this list publishes ABS on its official Nepal page, and none lists CBS by that name. Several do offer a front disc. Where a page lists both a disc and a drum for the same version without saying which applies, we have marked the brake "not clear" and you should confirm with the dealer.
Charging at home (electric scooters)
An electric scooter makes most sense if you can plug in where you park overnight. Before buying, check that there is a safe socket you can use, whether the battery can be taken out to charge indoors (useful for flats), and how long a full charge takes. NIU lists about 6 hours for both of its models here; TVS does not publish a charging time for the Orbiter. Our EV charging cost calculator shows what a charge might cost on your tariff.
The full list, compared
| NIU FX Citi | 2,35,000 |
|---|---|
| Hero Xoom 110 | 2,55,900 |
| NIU Gova G3 | 2,59,900 |
| TVS Jupiter | 2,64,900 |
| Honda Dio 110 | 2,69,900 |
| TVS Orbiter | 2,81,900 |
| Suzuki Access 125 | 2,83,900 |
| Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid | 2,91,900 |
| TVS Ntorq 125 | 2,93,900 |
Source: Official Nepal brand and distributor sites, checked October 2026 (table below)
Prices are the cheapest version of each model. "Not published" means the official Nepal page does not give the figure.
| Scooter | From (indicative ex-showroom) | Engine / motor | Claimed mileage or range (test standard) | Brakes (front / rear) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIU FX Citi | Rs 2,35,000 | Electric, 2.4 kW peak | 80 km range (brand claim, no standard named) | 220 mm disc / 180 mm disc |
| Hero Xoom 110 | Rs 2,55,900 | 110.9 cc petrol, 6.0 kW | Mileage not published | Not clear on Standard (190 mm disc on FI OBD II) / 130 mm drum |
| NIU Gova G3 | Rs 2,59,900 | Electric, 2.7 kW | 90 km range (brand claim, no standard named) | Disc / disc |
| TVS Jupiter | Rs 2,64,900 | 113.3 cc petrol, 5.9 kW | Mileage not published | 220 mm disc / 130 mm drum |
| Honda Dio 110 | Rs 2,69,900 | 109.51 cc petrol, 5.78 kW | Mileage not published | 130 mm drum / 130 mm drum |
| TVS Orbiter | Rs 2,81,900 | Electric, 3.1 kWh battery (motor power not published) | 158 km range (brand claim, no standard named) | Not published |
| Suzuki Access 125 | Rs 2,83,900 | 124 cc petrol, 6.2 kW | Mileage not published | Drum / drum |
| Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid | Rs 2,91,900 | 125 cc petrol mild hybrid, 6.0 kW | Mileage not published | Drum / drum |
| TVS Ntorq 125 | Rs 2,93,900 | 124.8 cc petrol, 6.9 kW | Mileage not published | Not clear / 130 mm drum |
That is nine models. Some have more than one version, and only some versions fall under the line:
- Hero Xoom 110: Standard Rs 2,55,900; FI OBD II Rs 2,79,900.
- Honda Dio 110: STD Rs 2,69,900; DLX Rs 2,84,900.
- Suzuki Access 125: only the FI BS6 at Rs 2,83,900 is under Rs 3 lakh. The Special Edition (Rs 3,07,900) is just over.
- Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid: only the Hybrid Drum at Rs 2,91,900 is under Rs 3 lakh. The Hybrid Disc is Rs 3,22,900.
- TVS Ntorq 125: only the Disc FI at Rs 2,93,900 is under Rs 3 lakh; the other versions start at Rs 3,15,900.
Some other useful published figures:
| Scooter | Kerb weight | Ground clearance | Fuel tank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIU FX Citi | 127 kg | 135 mm | Electric |
| Hero Xoom 110 | 109 kg (Standard), 108 kg (FI OBD II) | 155 mm | 5.2 L |
| NIU Gova G3 | 99 kg | 145 mm | Electric |
| TVS Jupiter | Not published | 163 mm | Not published |
| Honda Dio 110 | 103 kg | 160 mm | 5.3 L |
| TVS Orbiter | Not published | Not published | Electric |
| Suzuki Access 125 | 106 kg | 160 mm | 5.3 L |
| Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid | 99 kg | 145 mm | 5.2 L |
| TVS Ntorq 125 | 118 kg | 155 mm | 5.8 L |
You can line any two of these up side by side in our compare tool, or see the live, filterable version of this list on best scooters under Rs 3 lakh.
Our picks by use case
NIU FX CitiRs 2.35 lakh
Hero Xoom 110Rs 2,55,900 – Rs 2,79,900
TVS JupiterRs 2,64,900
TVS OrbiterRs 2,81,900
Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi HybridRs 2,91,900 – Rs 3,46,900
NIU Gova G3Rs 2,59,900
TVS Ntorq 125Rs 2,93,900 – Rs 3,34,900Again, these picks use only the figures each brand publishes for Nepal.
Best for the lowest price: NIU FX Citi
At Rs 2,35,000 the FX Citi is the cheapest scooter in this list, and it still has disc brakes at both ends (220 mm front, 180 mm rear). The trade-offs are clear on paper: its listed 55 km/h top speed is the lower of the two published here, the shortest claimed range of the three electrics at 80 km, the lowest ground clearance at 135 mm, and at a listed 127 kg it is the heaviest scooter here with a published weight. NIU lists a 2-year warranty on the motor. It suits short, flat city commutes with charging at home.
Best petrol scooter for the money: Hero Xoom 110
The Xoom 110 Standard is the cheapest petrol scooter here at Rs 2,55,900. It also has the longest published warranty in this group: Hero Nepal lists 5 years or 50,000 km for its scooters. Its 770 mm seat height is the lower of the two seat heights published in this list, which helps shorter riders. If you want a confirmed front disc, the FI OBD II version (Rs 2,79,900) lists a 190 mm disc; the Standard's page is not clear on the front brake.
Best braking hardware on a petrol budget: TVS Jupiter
For Rs 2,64,900 the Jupiter lists a 220 mm front disc, the same size as on some pricier scooters, plus the highest published ground clearance in this list at 163 mm. TVS also lists a 3-step adjustable rear shock, handy if you sometimes ride two-up. Its page does not publish fuel tank size, kerb weight or seat height.
Best for longest claimed electric range: TVS Orbiter
| NIU FX Citi | 80 km |
|---|---|
| NIU Gova G3 | 90 km |
| TVS Orbiter | 158 km |
Source: Official Nepal pages of NIU and TVS, checked October 2026; brand claims, no test standard named
The Orbiter's 158 km claim is far ahead of the other two electric scooters here, from a 3.1 kWh battery, at Rs 2,81,900. Treat that number carefully: no test standard is named, and TVS's Nepal page publishes very little else (no motor power, charging time, weight or brakes). It is worth a look if range anxiety is your main worry, but ask for a full spec sheet first.
Best light, easy-to-handle scooter: Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid or NIU Gova G3
Both list 99 kg, the lowest weights in this list. The RayZR Hybrid Drum (Rs 2,91,900) pairs that with a 125 cc engine and Yamaha's mild-hybrid power assist, which helps the engine but cannot drive the scooter on electricity alone. Both of its brakes are drums at this price. The Gova G3 (Rs 2,59,900) is the electric option, with a 2.7 kW motor, a listed 65 km/h top speed, a claimed 90 km range and discs at both ends.
Best for extra power and a bigger tank: TVS Ntorq 125
The Ntorq 125 Disc FI (Rs 2,93,900) has the highest listed output of the petrol scooters here at 6.9 kW and 10.5 Nm, and the largest published fuel tank at 5.8 litres, which means fewer fuel stops. It is also the heaviest petrol scooter with a published weight here, at 118 kg. Despite the "Disc" in its name, the official page lists both a disc and a drum front brake, so confirm before you buy.
Also worth considering
- Honda Dio 110 (from Rs 2,69,900): light at 103 kg with 160 mm ground clearance, but both versions list drum brakes front and rear.
- Suzuki Access 125 (Rs 2,83,900 for the FI BS6): a 124 cc engine with 6.2 kW, 106 kg and 160 mm ground clearance; drum brakes on this version, with a front disc on the Special Edition just above Rs 3 lakh.
Before you buy
- Ask the dealer for the full price with registration, tax and insurance in writing, not just the ex-showroom figure.
- Confirm the brakes on the exact version you are paying for, especially for the Xoom 110 Standard and Ntorq Disc FI.
- Ask for the claimed mileage on petrol models, since none is published on the Nepal pages.
- For electric scooters, confirm charging time, whether the battery is removable and what the battery warranty covers.
- Check the EMI if you are financing; our EMI calculator works for scooter loans too.
If you are still deciding between fuel types, our guide to petrol vs electric two-wheelers walks through the running costs.
Sources
- Hero MotoCorp Nepal – Xoom 110 (Standard)
- Hero MotoCorp Nepal – Xoom 110 FI OBD II
- Hero MotoCorp Nepal – Warranty
- Honda Nepal (Syakar) – Dio 110
- TVS Nepal – Jupiter
- TVS Nepal – Ntorq 125 Disc FI
- TVS Nepal – Orbiter electric scooter
- Suzuki Motorcycle Nepal – Access 125 FI BS6
- Yamaha Nepal (MAW) – RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid Drum
- NIU Nepal – Gova G3
- NIU Nepal – FX Citi
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