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Honda CBR 250R vs Triumph Speed 400 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu5 of 6 trim prices distributor-verified 14 Sept 2026Comparing STD vs Speed 400 variants
The short answer

Honda CBR 250R costs रु 40,000 less ex-showroom. Speed 400 has 13.5 PS more power.

Choose the Honda CBR 250R if
Honda CBR 250R costs रु 40,000 less ex-showroom.

The STD variant offers the iconic CBR styling at a lower price point but is hard to recommend due to the lack of safety tech. It suits enthusiasts on a budget who prioritize the smooth DOHC engine over modern safety features.

Pros
Ultra-refined DOHC engine suitable for long-distance touring
Timeless VFR-inspired sports-tourer aesthetics
Accessible seat height for shorter riders
Cons
Lacks ABS, which is dangerous for a 250cc performance bike
Outdated halogen lighting and semi-digital console
Low ground clearance for Nepali speed bumps
As of 11 Sept 2026
Choose the Triumph Speed 400 if
Speed 400 has 13.5 PS more power.

Strong value for a premium modern-classic 400 cc with rich features, but now priced firmly in upper segment for 400s in Nepal. Best suited to riders wanting brand image, performance, and safety tech over bare-bones commuter affordability.

Pros
Powerful 398 cc engine with 40 PS and strong midrange for highway and city use.
Dual-channel ABS and switchable traction control, rare safety kit at this displacement.
Premium build, modern classic styling, LED lighting and semi-digital cluster feel upmarket.
Long 16,000 km service intervals reduce running costs for high-mileage riders.
Cons
Price hikes have moved it away from the earlier ‘bargain’ territory versus rivals.
Drive layout and some detailed chassis specs are not clearly communicated locally.
Limited Triumph dealer and service network compared with Japanese and Indian 400 cc competitors.
No confirmed Bluetooth-enabled cluster or riding modes, which some rivals offer at similar prices.
As of 07 Sept 2026
13 rows compared
Honda CBR 250R price in Nepal
Honda
रु 6,79,900Lowest price
Triumph Speed 400 price in Nepal
Triumph
रु 7,19,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 6,79,900Cheapest
रु 7,19,900
Range, all variants
रु 6,79,900 – रु 7,92,900
रु 6,59,900 – रु 7,19,900
Variants on sale
4
2
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd. (HH Bajaj – Triumph Motorcycles Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
bundled
Finance scheme with EMI around Rs 10,323/month, 50% downpayment for Speed 400
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
26.5 PS
40 PS+13.5 PS
Max torque
22.9 Nm
37.5 Nm+14.6 Nm
Claimed range
400 km (test cycle not recorded)
100 km (test cycle not recorded)
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Height
2,030 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,377 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
164Better
32
Service centres
186Better
9
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Seating: Split seat setup with pillion grab rails
·Riding Position: Sporty yet comfortable upright clip-on handlebars
·adjustable_suspension: 5-step adjustable rear Pro-Link monoshock
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Front Suspension: 43mm upside down Big Piston forks, 140mm wheel travel
·Rear Suspension: Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment, 130mm wheel travel
As of 14 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·cluster_type: Semi-digital instrument console with analog tachometer and digital speedometer
·Bluetooth: No Bluetooth pairing offered
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Instrument Display: Analogue speedometer with integrated multi-function LCD screen
As of 14 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·abs_type: No ABS / Non-ABS variant
·front_brake: 296 mm Disc; Rear 220 mm Disc
·traction_control: No traction control offered
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Front Brakes: 300mm fixed disc, four-piston radial caliper, ABS
·Rear Brakes: 230mm fixed disc, floating caliper, ABS
As of 14 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·Whole-vehicle warranty: 2 years or 32,000 km, whichever comes first
·Free Service: 4-9 free services depending on promotional scheme
As of 11 Sept 2026
Not disclosed
Design & Exterior
·headlamp_type: Y-shaped Halogen headlamp
·tyre_type: Tubeless; Front 110/70-17, Rear 140/70-17
·Aero-dynamic full fairing inspired by VFR1200F
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Color option: Phantom Black / Storm Grey
·Color option: Pearl Metallic White / Storm Grey
·Color option: Racing Yellow / Pearl Metallic White
·Color option: Racing Red / Pearl Metallic White
·Frame: Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe
·Swingarm: Twin-sided, cast aluminum alloy
·Front Wheel: Cast aluminium alloy 10 spoke, 17 x 3 in
·Rear Wheel: Cast aluminium alloy 10 spoke, 17 x 4 in
·Front Tire: 110/80 R17
·Rear Tire: 150/70 R17
As of 14 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU or CKD from Honda India
·Status: Discontinued globally but old stock/refurbished units occasionally listed (As of: 11/09/2024)
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Launched at NADA Auto Show 2024 as Triumph’s Nepal debut
·Currently one of two Triumph models on sale: Speed 400 & Scrambler 400X
·Introductory price was Rs 6,39,000; later hikes to Rs 6,59,900
·Latest reported price revision to Rs 6,79,900
·Finance scheme EMI from Rs 10,323/month with 50% downpayment
As of 07 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Honda CBR 250R
Triumph Speed 400

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 6,79,900
रु 7,19,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 12,300
≈ रु 12,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 2,157
≈ रु 2,157
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 6,94,357
≈ रु 7,34,357
EMI / month
≈ रु 12,689 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 13,436 · 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 detailsTriumph Speed 400 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Honda CBR 250R is रु 40,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5.9%), while the Triumph Speed 400 is ahead on power and torque — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Honda CBR 250R if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 177 more service centres in Nepal (186 vs 9); 132 more showrooms in Nepal (164 vs 32).

Choose the Triumph Speed 400 if
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
  • you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often

Measured: 13.5 PS more power; 14.6 Nm more torque.

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 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.

See the full price-change log
Trim prices distributor-verified
5 of 6

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 14 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Honda: 164 showrooms, 186 service centres · Triumph: 32 showrooms, 9 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 Triumph Speed 400 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda CBR 250R or Triumph Speed 400?

As of September 2026, the Triumph Speed 400 starts at Rs 6.6 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.2 lakh less than the Honda CBR 250R at Rs 6.8 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda CBR 250R and Triumph Speed 400 in Nepal?

The Honda CBR 250R costs Rs 6.8 lakh to Rs 7.93 lakh and the Triumph Speed 400 costs Rs 6.6 lakh to Rs 7.2 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Honda CBR 250R or the Triumph Speed 400?

These two split the decision: the Honda CBR 250R is रु 40,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5.9%), while the Triumph Speed 400 is ahead on power and torque — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Honda CBR 250R if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Triumph Speed 400 if you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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