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Honda CBR 250R vs Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 5 trim prices verified Comparing REPSOL ABS vs Standard variants
The short answer

Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 costs रु 1,69,000 less ex-showroom.

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 Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 if
Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 costs रु 1,69,000 less ex-showroom.

An excellent entry-level adventure tourer for Nepal's varied terrain, offering a balance of highway stability and light off-roading capability. It is best suited for riders who want a reliable daily commuter that can double as a weekend touring machine.

Pros
High ground clearance of 205mm is ideal for Nepal's rough roads
Reliable oil-cooled engine with smooth power delivery
Advanced connectivity features including navigation as standard
Cons
Tall 835mm seat height might be intimidating for shorter riders
Front suspension travel (120mm) is lower than dedicated off-road competitors
No switchable ABS for off-road use
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Honda
रु 7,92,900
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Suzuki
रु 6,23,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationHonda CBR 250RSuzuki V-Strom SX 250
Ex-showroom priceरु 7,92,900रु 6,23,900Cheapest
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationHonda CBR 250RSuzuki V-Strom SX 250
Engine capacityNot disclosed249 cc
Max power26.5 PS26.5 PS
Max torque22.9 Nm+0.7 Nm22.2 Nm
DrivetrainRear-Wheel DriveRear-wheel drive
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationHonda CBR 250RSuzuki V-Strom SX 250
WheelbaseNot disclosed1,440 mm
Ground clearanceNot disclosed205 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationHonda CBR 250RSuzuki V-Strom SX 250
Showrooms in Nepal175Better84
Service centres208Better2
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📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationHonda CBR 250RSuzuki V-Strom SX 250
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·5-step adjustable rear Pro-Link monoshock
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·Separate rider and passenger seats with sporty cushioning
·Knuckle covers as standard equipment
·Windscreen for wind protection
·Telescopic front suspension with 120 mm stroke
·7-step adjustable preload rear swingarm suspension
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·cluster_type: Semi-digital
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·Bluetooth-enabled digital console with Suzuki Ride Connect
·Turn-by-turn navigation and ETA updates
·Missed call, SMS, and WhatsApp alerts
·USB outlet on the left side of the instrument cluster
·Suzuki Easy Start System for one-touch ignition
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🛡️Safety
·abs_type: Dual-channel ABS
·front_brake: 296 mm Disc; Rear 220 mm Disc
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·Dual-channel ABS
·Front brake: Single disc
·Rear brake: Disc
·19-inch front and 17-inch rear 10-spoke cast aluminum wheels
·Tyres: 100/90-19 front, 140/70-17 rear tubeless semi-block pattern
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Warranty & After-sales
·2 years or 32,000 km whole-vehicle warranty
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·Up to 5 years warranty coverage
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✨Design & Exterior
·headlamp_type: Halogen
·Graphics: Full Repsol Honda racing livery
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·Octagonal LED headlight and light-guide LED tail lamp
·Available colors: Champion Yellow, Pearl Fresh Blue, Glass Sparkle Black, Pearl Glacier White
·Rugged adventure-touring styling inspired by V-Strom 1050
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📊Sales & Imports
·Top-of-the-line variant for the CBR 250R range in Nepal
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·Imported from India
·Distributed in Nepal by VG MotoCorp
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Every variant, priced

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

Honda CBR 250R
Suzuki V-Strom SX 250

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 250RSuzuki V-Strom SX 250
Ex-showroomरु 7,92,900रु 6,23,900
Road tax + registration≈ रु 6,800≈ रु 12,300
Third-party insurance≈ रु 1,931≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road≈ रु 8,01,631≈ रु 6,38,131
EMI / month≈ रु 14,798 · 3 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 11,644 · 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.

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Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 is रु 1,69,000 cheaper ex-showroom (27.1%), while the Honda CBR 250R is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

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: 206 more service centres in Nepal (208 vs 2); 91 more showrooms in Nepal (175 vs 84).

Choose the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

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
2 recorded since July 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 · Suzuki: 84 showrooms, 2 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 Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda CBR 250R or Suzuki V-Strom SX 250?

As of October 2026, the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 starts at Rs 6.24 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.56 lakh less than the Honda CBR 250R at Rs 6.8 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda CBR 250R and Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 in Nepal?

The Honda CBR 250R costs Rs 6.8 lakh to Rs 7.93 lakh and the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 costs Rs 6.24 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Honda CBR 250R or the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250?

These two split the decision: the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 is रु 1,69,000 cheaper ex-showroom (27.1%), while the Honda CBR 250R is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Honda CBR 250R if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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