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KTM 250 Duke vs Triumph Scrambler 400 Xin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 16 Aug 2026Comparing Duke 250 vs 400X variants
The short answer

Triumph Scrambler 400 X costs रु 5,000 less ex-showroom. Scrambler 400 X has 9 PS more power.

Choose the KTM 250 Duke if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

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
Choose the Triumph Scrambler 400 X if
Triumph Scrambler 400 X costs रु 5,000 less ex-showroom.Scrambler 400 X has 9 PS more power.

Price is high versus mass-market 400cc singles, but justified by brand, equipment, and scrambler capability. Best suited to riders wanting premium feel, light off-roading ability, and classic styling over pure commuting.

Pros
Strong 40 PS engine with good torque and highway performance.
Real scrambler hardware: long-travel suspension, 19-inch front, large front disc.
Premium brand image and long 16,000 km service interval.
Distinctive retro-off-road styling with multiple colour options.
Cons
Ex-showroom price significantly above most 400cc rivals.
Exact ground clearance and some specs not clearly communicated.
Limited official cargo solutions; needs aftermarket luggage.
Triumph service network still relatively small compared to Japanese brands.
As of 28 Jul 2026
11 rows compared
KTM 250 Duke price in Nepal
KTM
रु 7,49,900
Triumph Scrambler 400 X price in Nepal
Triumph
रु 7,44,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 7,49,900
रु 7,44,900Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 7,49,900
रु 7,44,900
Variants on sale
1
2
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd. (HH Bajaj – Triumph Motorcycles Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
No active cash offer was found in the provided Nepal sources.
bundled
No bundled dealer offer was found in the provided Nepal sources.
cash
No specific cash discount publicly advertised currently
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
31 PS
40 PS+9 PS
Max torque
25 Nm
37.5 Nm+12.5 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,418 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
50Better
10
Service centres
21Better
7
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·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
·Analogue speedometer with integrated multi-function LCD screen
As of 04 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·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
·Modern instrument console with essential readouts
·Dual-channel ABS with off-road mode convenience
·Service interval internationally 16,000 km
As of 28 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·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
·Front: 320mm fixed disc, four-piston radial caliper, ABS
·Rear: 230mm fixed disc, ByBre single-piston floating caliper, ABS
As of 04 Aug 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·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
·Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel frame, bolt-on rear subframe
·Twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy swingarm
·Cast aluminium alloy 10-spoke wheels, 19 x 2.5 in (front) / 17 x 3.5 in
·100/90-19 front tyre, 140/80-17 rear tyre
·43mm upside-down Big Piston forks, 150mm travel
·Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment, 150mm travel
As of 04 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Nepal price reported at Rs 739,900 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
·Officially distributed by Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. under Golchha Group
·Introductory launch price NPR 6,89,900 in 2024
·Currently priced at NPR 7,14,900 ex-showroom
·Triumph Nepal showroom located in Kathmandu
As of 28 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

KTM 250 Duke
Triumph Scrambler 400 X

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 7,49,900
रु 7,44,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 12,300
≈ रु 12,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 2,157
≈ रु 2,157
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 7,64,357
≈ रु 7,59,357
EMI / month
≈ रु 13,996 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 13,903 · 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 Duke vs Triumph Scrambler 400 X — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — KTM 250 Duke or Triumph Scrambler 400 X?

As of August 2026, the Triumph Scrambler 400 X starts at Rs 7.45 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.05 lakh less than the KTM 250 Duke at Rs 7.5 lakh.

What is the price of the KTM 250 Duke and Triumph Scrambler 400 X in Nepal?

The KTM 250 Duke costs Rs 7.5 lakh and the Triumph Scrambler 400 X costs Rs 7.45 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the KTM 250 Duke or the Triumph Scrambler 400 X?

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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