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

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 5 trim prices verified Comparing REPSOL ABS vs Standard 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 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The ultimate expression of the CBR 250R, combining safety with iconic racing aesthetics. Best suited for collectors or buyers who want the 'full' Honda experience.

Pros
Combines the best safety (ABS) with the best looks
Very smooth power delivery for relaxed highway cruising
Wide service network availability through STC Nepal
Cons
The most expensive 250cc Honda currently listed in Nepal
Design feels dated compared to the newer CBR 250RR
Halogen headlamp is weak for night riding on highways
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Choose the KTM 250 Duke if
KTM 250 Duke costs रु 13,000 less ex-showroom.250 Duke has 4.5 PS more power.

The Standard trim offers the same high-performance experience as the primary Duke 250, providing excellent value for riders who prioritize performance and brand prestige.

Pros
High-quality components and build
Advanced rider aids included as standard
Strong performance for the 250cc segment
Modern digital instrumentation
Cons
Premium pricing relative to non-KTM competitors
Maintenance costs can be higher than mass-market brands
Firm ride quality may not suit all road conditions
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Honda CBR 250R price in NepalHonda CBR 250R price in Nepal
Honda
रु 7,92,900
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KTM
रु 7,79,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationHonda CBR 250RKTM 250 Duke
Ex-showroom priceरु 7,92,900रु 7,79,900Cheapest
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DistributorSyakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationHonda CBR 250RKTM 250 Duke
Max power26.5 PS31 PS+4.5 PS
Max torque22.9 Nm25 Nm+2.1 Nm
DrivetrainRear-Wheel DriveNot disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationHonda CBR 250RKTM 250 Duke
Showrooms in Nepal175Better49
Service centres208Better45
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationHonda CBR 250RKTM 250 Duke
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·5-step adjustable rear Pro-Link monoshock
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·Seat height: 800 mm
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·cluster_type: Semi-digital
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·Cluster type: LCD display with Bluetooth connectivity
·Charging: Type-C charging port
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🛡️Safety
·abs_type: Dual-channel ABS
·front_brake: 296 mm Disc; Rear 220 mm Disc
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·ABS type: Bosch dual-channel ABS with Supermoto mode
·Front brake: 320 mm disc, 4-piston radially mounted fixed caliper
·Rear brake: 240 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
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Warranty & After-sales
·2 years or 32,000 km whole-vehicle warranty
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✨Design & Exterior
·headlamp_type: Halogen
·Graphics: Full Repsol Honda racing livery
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·Headlamp type: Full split LED headlamp
·Tyre type: Tubeless
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📊Sales & Imports
·Top-of-the-line variant for the CBR 250R range in Nepal
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·Import status: CBU/CKD (As of: 19/10/2026)
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Every variant, priced

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

Honda CBR 250R
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.

SpecificationHonda CBR 250RKTM 250 Duke
Ex-showroomरु 7,92,900रु 7,79,900
Road tax + registration≈ रु 6,800≈ रु 12,300
Third-party insurance≈ रु 1,931≈ रु 2,157
Estimated on-road≈ रु 8,01,631≈ 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 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 leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Honda CBR 250R 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); 126 more showrooms in Nepal (175 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

Price movements we logged
1 recorded since October 2026

Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

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Trim prices distributor-verified
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Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 26 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Honda: 175 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 vs KTM 250 Duke — questions buyers ask

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

As of October 2026, the Honda CBR 250R starts at Rs 6.8 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 1 lakh less than the KTM 250 Duke at Rs 7.8 lakh.

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

The Honda CBR 250R costs Rs 6.8 lakh to Rs 7.93 lakh and the KTM 250 Duke costs Rs 7.8 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

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

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