| Battery & Range | - Fuel tank: 18 liters; mileage not officially stated in Nepal sources (meroauto.com).
| - Fuel tank capacity: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Claimed mileage: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Real-world Nepal mileage: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 399 cc liquid-cooled, four-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve FI engine (meroauto.com).
- 53 hp and 40.18 Nm output (meroauto.com).
- 6-speed gearbox (meroauto.com).
| - 799 cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled DOHC engine
- Six-speed manual gearbox with slipper clutch
- Chain final drive, naked street configuration
- Ride-by-wire throttle with multiple riding modes
- Traction control and ABS integrated with electronics package
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-14).
| - Wheelbase: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Ground clearance: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Chassis: Steel trellis frame with aluminum subframe
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| Dimensions | - Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-14).
| - Kerb weight: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Seat height: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Overall length/width/height: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Fuel tank size: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Cargo | - Underseat storage not applicable / not disclosed for this motorcycle (As of: 2026-07-14).
| - Underseat storage capacity: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- No dedicated front storage box mentioned
- No factory panniers or top box detailed for Nepal
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| Comfort & Interior | - Retro café design focused on riding posture, not interior comfort (meroauto.com).
| - Sporty naked ergonomics focused on aggressive riding
- Upright riding position with wide handlebars
- Split seat design for rider and pillion
- Suspension: adjustable WP forks and rear monoshock
- Wind protection minimal due to naked design
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - No infotainment system disclosed in Nepal sources (As of: 2026-07-14).
| - Full-digital TFT instrument cluster
- Multiple riding modes selectable via switchgear
- No official mention of Bluetooth connectivity (As of: 13/07/2026)
- No official mention of navigation integration (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Standard convenience features: kill switch, engine start/stop
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| Safety | - Dual disc brakes front and rear (meroauto.com).
| - Dual-channel ABS standard
- Traction control with lean-sensitive electronics
- Powerful disc brakes front and rear
- No official mention of cornering ABS spec for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
- No official mention of quickshifter as standard for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Design & Exterior | - Retro café styling; CB-1000SF-inspired look (meroauto.com).
| - Aggressive naked design with sharp bodywork
- Signature KTM orange and black color theme
- LED headlamp and LED indicators
- Compact tail section with high-mounted exhaust
- Minimalist belly pan and exposed frame styling
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| Sales & Imports | - Officially launched in Nepal; price set at NPR 2,275,000 (meroauto.com).
| - Officially sold in Nepal via KTM Nepal / Hansraj Hulaschand
- Launch and bookings in Nepal confirmed via local communication
- Import as CBU/CKD not officially specified (As of: 13/07/2026)
- Sales volume figures not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
- No official Nepal-specific production localization data (As of: 13/07/2026)
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Premium-priced niche retro roadster; strong power but no Nepal-documented feature depth (gadgetbytenepal.com)(meroauto.com).
| - Positioned as a premium middleweight naked
- On-road price around NPR 23,99,000 during launch
- Targets enthusiasts upgrading from 390 Duke
- Value driven by performance and electronics over practicality
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| Pros | - Strong 53 hp output for its class (meroauto.com).
- 18-liter tank supports long rides (meroauto.com).
- Dual-disc braking setup (meroauto.com).
| - Strong parallel-twin performance for Nepal highways
- Advanced electronics compared to smaller Dukes
- Aggressive styling stands out in segment
- KTM brand and existing dealer network support
- Suitable for spirited riding and track days
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| Cons | - Very high price versus mainstream Honda models (gadgetbytenepal.com).
- Nepal sources do not disclose ABS, traction control, or modern rider aids (As of: 2026-07-14).
| - Specifications like weight and mileage not clearly disclosed for Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)
- High purchase price versus smaller Dukes
- Limited practicality for luggage and touring
- Likely higher maintenance and fuel costs than 390 Duke
- Availability and long-term parts support not clearly detailed (As of: 13/07/2026)
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