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Honda Shine 125 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 06 Sept 2026Comparing DRS (drum brake) vs Himalayan 440 variants
The short answer

Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 costs रु 60,900 less ex-showroom. Himalayan 440 has 68 mm more ground clearance.

Choose the Honda Shine 125 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Well-priced for a BS6-FI 125cc commuter with Honda reliability and good claimed mileage. Best suited to city and peri-urban riders wanting efficiency, refinement and a trusted brand over outright performance or features.

Pros
BS6 PGM-FI engine promising high fuel efficiency and smooth refinement.
Honda brand and Syakar Trading network give strong resale and service confidence.
5-speed gearbox improves highway usability over typical 4-speed 125cc rivals.
Side-stand engine cut-off and silent start add real-world convenience and safety.
Cons
Many core specs (dimensions, weight, brakes, ABS type) not clearly published for Nepal buyers.
Likely only basic safety aids; no dual-channel ABS or traction control mentioned.
Feature set is modest; lacks digital cluster, Bluetooth or modern connectivity options.
Price is close to NPR 3 lakh, where more feature-rich rivals start appearing.
As of 31 Aug 2026
Choose the Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 if
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 costs रु 60,900 less ex-showroom.Himalayan 440 has 68 mm more ground clearance.
15 rows compared
Honda Shine 125 price in Nepal
Honda
रु 2,89,900
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 price in Nepal
Royal Enfield
रु 2,29,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,89,900
रु 2,29,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 2,34,900 – रु 3,05,900
रु 2,29,000
Variants on sale
4
1
Fuel
petrol
Not disclosed
Distributor
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
Alpha Automotive Pvt. Ltd. (Royal Enfield Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
No specific cash discount or festival offer disclosed officially for Shine 125 DRS BS6 (As of: 31/08/2026).
1 offer on other variants
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
Not disclosed
40 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
40 Nm
Claimed range
Not disclosed
100 km
Drivetrain
FWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
2,285 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,316 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,510 mm
Ground clearance
162 mm
230 mm+68 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
164Better
38
Service centres
186Better
22
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·BS6-FI engine tuned for smooth power delivery and refinement
·Silent start system reduces engine cranking noise
·Side-stand engine cut-off adds convenience and safety
As of 31 Aug 2026
·Front Suspension: Upside down fork, 43mm
·Front Wheel Travel: 200mm
·Rear Suspension: Linkage type mono-shock
·Rear Wheel Travel: 200 mm
As of 06 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·cluster_type: Instrument cluster type not disclosed officially (As of: 31/08/2026)
·Bluetooth connectivity: Not disclosed officially (As of: 31/08/2026)
·USB charging or mobile holder: Not disclosed officially (As of: 31/08/2026)
As of 31 Aug 2026
·Cluster: 4 inch round TFT display with phone connectivity, Full Map Navigation (powered by Google Maps), Media controls
·Other Equipment: Ride modes, USB type C charging point
As of 06 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·abs_type: Not disclosed officially (As of: 31/08/2026); likely CBS/ABS but not stated
·front_brake: DRS variant marketed as Drum–Disc configuration, exact sizes not disclosed
·rear_brake: Drum brake in DRS configuration, size not disclosed officially
·tyre_type: Tubeless/tube and exact sizes not disclosed officially (As of: 31/08/2026)
·adjustable_suspension: Rear suspension adjustability not disclosed officially (As of: 31/08/2026)
·traction_control: Not offered; not mentioned in any official communication
·riding_modes: Not offered; no riding modes mentioned
As of 31 Aug 2026
·ABS: Dual Channel ABS, switchable
·Brakes Front: Hydraulic disc brake, 320mm ventilated disc, double piston caliper
·Brakes Rear: Hydraulic disc brake 270mm Ventilated disc, single piston caliper
As of 06 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Commuter-focused 125cc design highlighted among best 125cc bikes in Nepal
·Classy styling with BS6 engine and practical features for daily use
·Colour options and graphics not detailed officially for Nepal (As of: 31/08/2026)
As of 31 Aug 2026
·Head Lamp: LED Headlamp
·Tail Lamp/Turn Signal Lamp: Integrated turn & tail Lamp, all LED
·Chassis Type: Steel, twin spar tubular frame
·Tyres Fr.: 90/90-21"
·Tyres Rr.: 140/80 R 17"
·Colours: Kamet White, Kaza Brown, Slate Poppy Blue, Slate Himalayan Salt, Hanle Black
As of 06 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Officially sold and supported by Honda Nepal / Syakar Trading in BS6 form
·Positioned as one of Honda’s key 125cc commuter bikes in Nepal
As of 31 Aug 2026
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

Honda Shine 125
Royal Enfield Himalayan 440

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 2,89,900
रु 2,29,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 25,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 2,157
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 2,98,631
≈ रु 2,56,457
EMI / month
≈ रु 5,411 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 4,274 · 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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Honda Shine 125 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda Shine 125 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 440?

As of September 2026, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 starts at Rs 2.29 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.06 lakh less than the Honda Shine 125 at Rs 2.35 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda Shine 125 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 in Nepal?

The Honda Shine 125 costs Rs 2.35 lakh to Rs 3.06 lakh and the Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 costs Rs 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Honda Shine 125 or the Royal Enfield Himalayan 440?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

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