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Honda CBR 250R Repsol vs KTM 250 Duke in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 4 trim prices distributor-verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing CBR 250R Repsol ABS vs Duke 250 variants
The short answer

KTM 250 Duke costs रु 13,000 less ex-showroom. 250 Duke has 4.5 PS more power.

Choose the Honda CBR 250R Repsol if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The definitive version of the CBR 250R to buy, as the dual-channel ABS justifies the price premium. Ideal for riders who prioritize braking safety and long-term reliability over modern tech gadgets.

Pros
Dual-channel ABS provides significantly better safety
Excellent heat management for a single-cylinder 250cc
Superb high-speed stability and vibration-free ride
Strong resale value in the Nepalese secondary market
Cons
Noticeably heavier than the standard variant due to ABS unit
Halogen headlight is weak for night riding on highways
Design has remained largely unchanged for over a decade
High price point compared to more modern 250cc competitors
As of 17 Sept 2026
Choose the KTM 250 Duke if
KTM 250 Duke costs रु 13,000 less ex-showroom.250 Duke has 4.5 PS more power.

Strong performance and features for the price in Nepal, given the 249 cc class and premium chassis (OnlineKhabar). Price has been reported above Rs 7 lakh, positioning it as a premium naked bike (OnlineKhabar). At Rs 7.80 lakh, it makes sense for riders who want a sharp, premium 250cc street bike and can live with limited practicality. It is less convincing for buyers prioritizing comfort, storage, or the lowest ownership cost.

Pros
Powerful 249.07 cc engine for the class (KTM Nepal).
6-speed gearbox with quickshifter+ in official India brochure (India-spec, KTM India brochure).
Dual-channel ABS and WP APEX hardware add safety and control (India-spec, KTM India brochure; OnlineKhabar).
Strong 31 PS / 25 Nm output for the segment.
Light, performance-oriented naked-bike character.
Premium KTM branding and sharp design.
Recent Nepal price reduction improves appeal.
Cons
Underseat storage is effectively negligible for a naked bike (inference).
No practical luggage or underseat storage.
Comfort and touring focus are secondary to performance.
Likely expensive versus more basic 250cc rivals.
As of 18 Jul 2026
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Honda CBR 250R Repsol price in NepalHonda CBR 250R Repsol price in Nepal
Honda
रु 7,92,900
KTM 250 Duke price in NepalKTM 250 Duke price in Nepal
KTM
रु 7,79,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 7,92,900
रु 7,79,900Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
No active cash offer was found in the provided Nepal sources.
bundled
No bundled dealer offer was found in the provided Nepal sources.
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
26.2 bhp (26.5 PS)
31 PS+4.5 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
25 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,032 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,127 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
175 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
172Better
49
Service centres
208Better
45
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Split-seat design for sporty yet comfortable posture
·adjustable_suspension: 5-step adjustable rear Pro-Link monoshock
As of 17 Sept 2026
·Split-trellis frame and WP APEX suspension are listed in Nepal coverage (OnlineKhabar).
·Single-seat naked-bike ergonomics, focused on rider comfort rather than storage.
As of 18 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·cluster_type: Semi-digital instrument cluster with analog tachometer
·Lacks riding modes and Bluetooth
As of 17 Sept 2026
·LCD display & switch bar
As of 04 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·abs_type: Dual-channel ABS
·front_brake: 296 mm Disc
·rear_brake: 220 mm Disc
·tyre_type: Tubeless tyres, 110/70-17 front and 140/70-17 rear
·traction_control: Not available
·Dual-channel ABS
As of 24 Sept 2026
·Front Brake: 320 mm disc, 4-piston radially mounted fixed caliper
·Rear Brake: 240 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
·Bosch Dual-Channel ABS with SuperMoto mode
·ABS is implied by Nepal portal listings, but the official Nepal page in results does not spell out the ABS configuration.
As of 04 Aug 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·2 years or 32,000 km standard warranty
·9 free services within the first 2 years
As of 17 Sept 2026
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✨Design & Exterior
·Body type: Sports
As of 17 Sept 2026
·Full Split LED headlamp
·New Trellis frame
·Underbelly exhaust
·Aluminium banana swingarm
·LED lighting
·Aggressive naked-bike styling under KTM's Duke family.
·Available in Ceramic White and Electric Orange on portal coverage.
As of 04 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU/CKD from India
·Legacy model with limited current stock availability in Nepal
As of 17 Sept 2026
·Nepal price reported at Rs 749,900 for 2024 model (OnlineKhabar).
·KTM Nepal model page confirms the current 2026 250 DUKE is on sale in Nepal (KTM Nepal).
·Current Nepal price listed at Rs 7,79,900 on KTM Nepal-linked portal coverage.
·Other Nepali portals still show older prices, indicating recent price revision.
As of 18 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Honda CBR 250R Repsol
KTM 250 Duke

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 7,92,900
रु 7,79,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 12,300
≈ रु 12,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 2,157
≈ रु 2,157
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 8,07,357
≈ रु 7,94,357
EMI / month
≈ रु 14,798 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 14,556 · 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.

Honda CBR 250R Repsol full detailsKTM 250 Duke full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Honda CBR 250R Repsol leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Honda CBR 250R Repsol if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 163 more service centres in Nepal (208 vs 45); 123 more showrooms in Nepal (172 vs 49).

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

Trim prices distributor-verified
1 of 4

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 05 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Honda: 172 showrooms, 208 service centres · KTM: 49 showrooms, 45 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.

Honda CBR 250R Repsol vs KTM 250 Duke — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda CBR 250R Repsol or KTM 250 Duke?

As of October 2026, the Honda CBR 250R Repsol starts at Rs 7.24 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.26 lakh less than the KTM 250 Duke at Rs 7.5 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda CBR 250R Repsol and KTM 250 Duke in Nepal?

The Honda CBR 250R Repsol costs Rs 7.24 lakh to Rs 7.93 lakh and the KTM 250 Duke costs Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 7.8 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Honda CBR 250R Repsol or the KTM 250 Duke?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Honda CBR 250R Repsol leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Honda CBR 250R Repsol 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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