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Honda XR190LS vs KTM 250 Adventure in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified Comparing STD vs 250 Adventure variants
The short answer

Honda XR190LS costs रु 11,000 less ex-showroom. XR190LS has 17 mm more ground clearance. 250 Adventure has 15.2 PS more power.

Choose the Honda XR190LS if
Honda XR190LS costs रु 11,000 less ex-showroom.XR190LS has 17 mm more ground clearance.
Choose the KTM 250 Adventure if
250 Adventure has 15.2 PS more power.

Premium features like Quickshifter+ and Offroad ABS at mid-range price Strong value for dual-use touring and light offroad riders Price higher than 200cc rivals but offers more performance and tech

Pros
New LC4c engine with higher power and torque than earlier 250
228 mm ground clearance improves offroad capability
WP APEX long-travel suspension handles rough roads well
Quickshifter+ and switchable Offroad ABS standard in Nepal
Adventure ergonomics suited to touring and commuting
Cons
High seat height can be challenging for shorter riders
Limited underseat storage; needs external luggage solutions
Premium pricing versus simpler 250cc street bikes in Nepal
Halogen headlamp less advanced than full-LED setups
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Honda XR190LS price in Nepal
Honda
रु 7,98,900Lowest price
KTM 250 Adventure price in NepalKTM 250 Adventure price in NepalKTM 250 Adventure price in NepalKTM 250 Adventure price in Nepal
KTM
रु 8,09,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationHonda XR190LSKTM 250 Adventure
Ex-showroom priceरु 7,98,900Cheapestरु 8,09,900
Fuelpetrolpetrol
DistributorSyakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationHonda XR190LSKTM 250 Adventure
OffersNo offer on this variant
cash
No specific cash discount or festival offer disclosed officially (As of: 18/07/2026)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationHonda XR190LSKTM 250 Adventure
Max power15.6 bhp (15.8 PS)31 PS+15.2 PS
Max torque15.7 Nm25 Nm+9.3 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationHonda XR190LSKTM 250 Adventure
Length2,075 mmNot disclosed
Height1,124 mmNot disclosed
Wheelbase1,351 mmNot disclosed
Ground clearance245 mm+17 mm228 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationHonda XR190LSKTM 250 Adventure
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 XR190LSKTM 250 Adventure
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Crossbar-design handlebar
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·WP APEX USD front forks, 43 mm, 200 mm travel
·WP APEX rear monoshock, 205 mm travel, 10-step adjustable
·Ergonomic seat and upright riding position for touring
·High saddle with Dakar-style ergonomics suits tall riders
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Full Digital Meter with Gear Position Indicator
·USB Type C Charger
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·LCD dash display
·12V USB socket
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🛡️Safety
·Front brake: 240mm Hydraulic Disc with Dual Piston Calliper
·Rear brake: 110mm Leading/Trailing Drum
·Front suspension: Telescopic Fork, 161mm Axle Travel
·Rear suspension: Mono Shock Swing Arm, 151mm Axle Travel
·Front tyre size 90/90
·Rear tyre size 110/90
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·Front Brake: 320 mm disc, radially mounted caliper
·Rear Brake: 240 mm disc, floating caliper
·Offroad ABS
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✨Design & Exterior
·LED Headlight
·Refreshed fenders, stylish visor, modern shroud
·Steel Twin Tube frame
·Color: Red
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·Chassis: lightweight steel trellis frame
·Deflector windshield
·Swingarm
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📊Sales & Imports—
·Sold as a single mechanical variant in Nepal
·Registration, road tax, insurance extra and province-dependent
·All data for Nepal variant sourced via official KTM Nepal
·30-35 km/l claimed fuel mileage
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Every variant, priced

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

Honda XR190LS
KTM 250 Adventure

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 XR190LSKTM 250 Adventure
Ex-showroomरु 7,98,900रु 8,09,900
Road tax + registration≈ रु 6,800≈ रु 12,300
Third-party insurance≈ रु 1,931≈ रु 2,157
Estimated on-road≈ रु 8,07,631≈ रु 8,24,357
EMI / month≈ रु 14,910 · 3 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 15,116 · 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 XR190LS full detailsKTM 250 Adventure full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Honda XR190LS leads on ground clearance and dealer and service reach.

Choose the Honda XR190LS if
  • rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 17 mm more ground clearance; 163 more service centres in Nepal (208 vs 45); 126 more showrooms in Nepal (175 vs 49).

Choose the KTM 250 Adventure if
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 15.2 PS more power.

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
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Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 29 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 XR190LS vs KTM 250 Adventure — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda XR190LS or KTM 250 Adventure?

As of October 2026, the Honda XR190LS starts at Rs 7.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.11 lakh less than the KTM 250 Adventure at Rs 8.1 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda XR190LS and KTM 250 Adventure in Nepal?

The Honda XR190LS costs Rs 7.99 lakh and the KTM 250 Adventure costs Rs 8.1 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Honda XR190LS or the KTM 250 Adventure?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Honda XR190LS leads on ground clearance and dealer and service reach. Take the Honda XR190LS if rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route. Take the KTM 250 Adventure 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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