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

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing STD vs Duke 250 variants
The short answer

KTM 250 Duke costs रु 19,000 less ex-showroom. XR190LS has 70 mm more ground clearance. 250 Duke has 15.2 PS more power.

Choose the Honda XR190LS if
XR190LS has 70 mm more ground clearance.
Choose the KTM 250 Duke if
KTM 250 Duke costs रु 19,000 less ex-showroom.250 Duke has 15.2 PS more power.

Strong performance and features for the price in Nepal, given the 249 cc class and premium chassis (OnlineKhabar). Price has been reported above Rs 7 lakh, positioning it as a premium naked bike (OnlineKhabar). At Rs 7.14 lakh, it makes sense for riders who want a sharp, premium 250cc street bike and can live with limited practicality. It is less convincing for buyers prioritizing comfort, storage, or the lowest ownership cost.

Pros
Powerful 249.07 cc engine for the class (KTM Nepal).
6-speed gearbox with quickshifter+ in official India brochure (India-spec, KTM India brochure).
Dual-channel ABS and WP APEX hardware add safety and control (India-spec, KTM India brochure; OnlineKhabar).
Strong 31 PS / 25 Nm output for the segment.
Light, performance-oriented naked-bike character.
Premium KTM branding and sharp design.
Recent Nepal price reduction improves appeal.
Cons
No official Nepal-market spec sheet with full dimensions found.
Underseat storage is effectively negligible for a naked bike (inference).
Mileage and fuel-economy figures were not officially disclosed in Nepal sources.
No practical luggage or underseat storage.
Comfort and touring focus are secondary to performance.
Safety kit details are not clearly disclosed in the Nepal official result.
Likely expensive versus more basic 250cc rivals.
As of 18 Jul 2026
13 rows compared
Honda XR190LS price in Nepal
Honda
रु 7,98,900
KTM 250 Duke price in Nepal
KTM
रु 7,79,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 7,98,900
रु 7,79,900Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 7,98,900
रु 7,79,900
Variants on sale
1
1
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
No active cash offer was found in the provided Nepal sources.
bundled
No bundled dealer offer was found in the provided Nepal sources.
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
15.6 bhp (15.8 PS)
31 PS+15.2 PS
Max torque
15.7 Nm
25 Nm+9.3 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,075 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,124 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
1,351 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
245 mm+70 mm
175 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
164Better
47
Service centres
186Better
38
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Crossbar-design handlebar
As of 31 Jul 2026
·Split-trellis frame and WP APEX suspension are listed in Nepal coverage (OnlineKhabar).
·No interior; rider triangle and seat comfort details are not officially disclosed in Nepal source (as of 2026-07-18).
·Single-seat naked-bike ergonomics, focused on rider comfort rather than storage.
As of 18 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Full Digital Meter with Gear Position Indicator
·USB Type C Charger
As of 31 Jul 2026
·LCD display & switch bar
·No infotainment system is listed in the Nepal source.
·Ride-focused instrument package is implied, but not detailed in the provided source.
As of 04 Aug 2026
🛡️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
As of 31 Jul 2026
·Front Brake: 320 mm disc, 4-piston radially mounted fixed caliper
·Rear Brake: 240 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
·Bosch Dual-Channel ABS with SuperMoto mode
·ABS is implied by Nepal portal listings, but the official Nepal page in results does not spell out the ABS configuration.
As of 04 Aug 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·LED Headlight
·Refreshed fenders, stylish visor, modern shroud
·Steel Twin Tube frame
·Color: Red
As of 31 Jul 2026
·Full Split LED headlamp
·New Trellis frame
·Underbelly exhaust
·Aluminium banana swingarm
·LED lighting
·Aggressive naked-bike styling under KTM's Duke family.
·Available in Ceramic White and Electric Orange on portal coverage.
As of 04 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Nepal price reported at Rs 749,900 for 2024 model (OnlineKhabar).
·KTM Nepal model page confirms the current 2026 250 DUKE is on sale in Nepal (KTM Nepal).
·Current Nepal price listed at Rs 7,13,900 on KTM Nepal-linked portal coverage.
·Other Nepali portals still show older prices, indicating recent price revision.
As of 18 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Honda XR190LS
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.

Ex-showroom
रु 7,98,900
रु 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 8,07,631
≈ रु 7,94,357
EMI / month
≈ रु 14,910 · 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.

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Honda XR190LS vs KTM 250 Duke — questions buyers ask

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

As of September 2026, the KTM 250 Duke starts at Rs 7.8 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.19 lakh less than the Honda XR190LS at Rs 7.99 lakh.

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

The Honda XR190LS costs Rs 7.99 lakh and the KTM 250 Duke costs Rs 7.8 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

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

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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