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KTM 250 Adventure vs Yamaha WR-155Rin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 01 Sept 2026Comparing 250 Adventure vs WR 155R variants

The short answer

Yamaha WR-155R costs रु 30,000 less ex-showroom. WR-155R has 17 mm more ground clearance. 250 Adventure has 14.3 PS more power.

Choose the KTM 250 Adventure if

250 Adventure has 14.3 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

As of 18 Jul 2026

Choose the Yamaha WR-155R if

Yamaha WR-155R costs रु 30,000 less ex-showroom.WR-155R has 17 mm more ground clearance.

Strong performance, quality hardware, and dual-channel ABS make the WR-155R good value at NPR 7.49 lakh for serious trail and mixed-use riders. Best suited to enthusiasts who prioritize off-road capability and build quality over city comfort and low seat height.

Pros

Robust 155cc VVA liquid-cooled engine with good performance for its class.

Quality suspension and high ground clearance suitable for rough Nepali terrain.

Dual-channel ABS and dual disc brakes enhance safety on and off road.

Fully digital instrument cluster and hazard lamp add modern convenience.

Cons

High 880 mm seat height limits accessibility for shorter riders.

Tube-type tyres instead of tubeless increase puncture hassle.

No official disclosure of riding modes or traction control.

Premium pricing versus simpler commuter bikes may deter budget-focused buyers.

As of 30 Aug 2026

13 rows compared

KTM

250 Adventure

रु 7,79,900

Yamaha

WR-155R

रु 7,49,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 7,79,900

रु 7,49,900Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 7,79,900

रु 7,49,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.

MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No specific cash discount or festival offer disclosed officially (As of: 18/07/2026)

cash

Standard ex-showroom pricing, no official cash discount disclosed

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

155 cc

Max power

31 PS+14.3 PS

16.7 PS

Max torque

25 Nm

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Height

Not disclosed

2,145 mm

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

1,430 mm

Ground clearance

228 mm

245 mm+17 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

227Better

Service centres

74Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·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

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Front Suspension: Telescopic Fork

·Rear Suspension: Swing Arm (Link suspension) with Gas-charged Shock absorber

·Linked-Type Monocross rear suspension with Gas, Oil & Adjustable Pre Load

As of 29 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·LCD dash display

·12V USB socket

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Meter panel: Fully digital

·Digital speedometer

As of 28 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front Brake: 320 mm disc, radially mounted caliper

·Rear Brake: 240 mm disc, floating caliper

·Offroad ABS

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Front brake: Hydraulic disc brake

·Rear brake: Hydraulic disc brake

·Front tyre: 2.75 - 21 45P Tube type

·Rear tyre: 4.10 - 18 59P Tube type

·Hazard lamp

As of 28 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Chassis: lightweight steel trellis frame

·Deflector windshield

·Swingarm

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Frame type: Semi double cradle

·Front suspension: Telescopic fork

·Rear suspension: Swingarm (Link suspension) with Gas-charged Shock absorber

·Headlight: 12V 35W / 35W × 1

·Brake / tail light: 12V 18W / 5W × 1

·Liquid cooling

As of 28 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Sold as a single mechanical variant in Nepal

·Ex-showroom Nepal price Rs 7,79,900

·Registration, road tax, insurance extra and province-dependent

·All data for Nepal variant sourced via official KTM Nepal

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Ex-showroom price NPR 7,49,900 in Nepal

·Single 155cc WR-155R variant only in Nepal

·Imported and sold by MAW Enterprises as Yamaha Nepal

As of 30 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

KTM 250 Adventure

Yamaha WR-155R

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 7,79,900

रु 7,49,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 12,300

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 2,157

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 7,94,357

≈ रु 7,58,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 14,556 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 13,996 · 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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KTM 250 Adventure vs Yamaha WR-155R — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — KTM 250 Adventure or Yamaha WR-155R?

As of September 2026, the Yamaha WR-155R starts at Rs 7.5 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.3 lakh less than the KTM 250 Adventure at Rs 7.8 lakh.

What is the price of the KTM 250 Adventure and Yamaha WR-155R in Nepal?

The KTM 250 Adventure costs Rs 7.8 lakh and the Yamaha WR-155R costs Rs 7.5 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the KTM 250 Adventure or the Yamaha WR-155R?

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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