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KTM Duke 390 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 04 Aug 2026Comparing Duke 390 vs New Top variants

The short answer

KTM Duke 390 costs रु 66,100 less ex-showroom. Duke 390 has 4.98 PS more power.

Choose the KTM Duke 390 if

KTM Duke 390 costs रु 66,100 less ex-showroom.Duke 390 has 4.98 PS more power.

Price cut vs older-gen 390 due to local assembly Positioned as top performance naked in KTM Nepal lineup Strong value for performance and electronics at sub-10 lakh

Pros

Powerful 398.7 cc engine with strong performance

Advanced electronics: modes, Quickshifter+, Launch Control

Improved price vs previous-gen Duke 390

Modern TFT, connectivity, and safety aids

Cons

Fuel efficiency only moderate for daily commuting

Limited practical luggage or touring comfort stock

Aggressive ergonomics may be demanding on long rides

As of 18 Jul 2026

Choose the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Highest-priced Nepal Himalayan 450 trim, likely best-equipped Price still attractive versus larger adventure-tourers

Pros

Shares full Sherpa 450 performance and adventure hardware

Likely more premium colours or accessories bundled

Strong capability for long-distance touring in Nepal

Cons

Exact Nepal feature list vs Mid/Base not broken down

Fuel efficiency figures not disclosed officially (As of: 14/07/2026)

Underseat storage and detailed comfort equipment undisclosed (As of: 14/07/2026)

As of 14 Jul 2026

14 rows compared

KTM

Duke 390

रु 9,79,900Lowest price

Royal Enfield

Himalayan 450

रु 10,46,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 9,79,900Cheapest

रु 10,46,000

Range, all variants

रु 9,79,900

रु 10,13,000 – रु 10,80,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Alpha Automotive Pvt. Ltd. (Royal Enfield Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No officially advertised cash discount found for 2026 KTM 390 DUKE in Nepal

cash

No specific cash discount scheme disclosed officially for Himalayan 450 in Nepal (As of: 14/07/2026)

6 offers on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

399 cc

452 cc

Max power

45 PS+4.98 PS

40.02 PS

Max torque

39 Nm

40 Nm+1 Nm

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

Not disclosed

2,245 mm

Height

Not disclosed

1,316 mm

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

1,510 mm

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

224 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

50Better

Service centres

22Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Split seat design with revised ergonomics vs Duke 200

·Upright, aggressive riding position for street use

·Adjustable WP APEX front suspension

·WP APEX monoshock rear suspension

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Standard seat height: Adjustable 825 mm to 845 mm

·Low seat height: Adjustable 805 mm to 825 mm

As of 04 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Track screen

·Ride modes: Street & Rain

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Instrument cluster: Colour TFT

·Charger port: USB 2.0 Type C - 5 V, 2 A output

·Low fuel warning: 3 L ± 0.5* L

As of 04 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front Brake: 320 mm disc, radially mounted caliper

·Rear Brake: 240 mm disc, floating caliper

·Cornering ABS

·SuperMoto ABS

·Motorcycle Traction Control

·Launch Control

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Front disc: Hydraulic disc brake, 320 mm ventilated disc, double piston caliper

·Rear disc: Hydraulic disc brake, 270 mm ventilated disc, single piston caliper

·Brake system: Dual channel ABS, Switchable

·Steering lock: Inbuilt

·Hazard warning Front: 12 V, 2 W x 2 nos

·Hazard warning Rear: 12 V, 4.2 W x 2 nos

·Horn: 12 V, 2.5 A

·Brake fluid grade: DOT 4

·Brake fluid capacity Front: 90 ± 5 ml

·Brake fluid capacity Rear: 80 ± 5 ml

As of 04 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Chassis: Split-Trellis frame, aluminium cast sub-frame

·Adjustable WP Apex rear monoshock

·Lightweight rigid wheels

·Aluminium banana swingarm

·Full Split LED headlamp

·Underbelly exhaust

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Frame: Steel, twin spar tubular frame

·Front suspension: Upside down fork, 43 mm, front wheel travel 200 mm

·Rear suspension: Linkage type mono-shock, rear wheel travel 200 mm

·Front tyre: 90/90-21 M/C 54H CEAT (Gripp RE F)

·Rear tyre: 140/80R17 M/C 69H CEAT (Gripp Rad steel RE)

·Tyre pressure Front & Rear (Solo & With pillion): 32 psi

·Head lamp: 12 V, FPL 1.5 W LED, low beam 12.12 W, high beam + low beam 14.22 W

·Brake lamp: 12 V, 1.4 W

·Tail lamp: 12 V, 0.31 W

·License plate illuminator: 12 V - LED

·Turn signal Front: 12 V, 2 W x 1 no

·Turn signal Rear: 12 V, 4.2 W x 1 no

As of 04 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Official Nepal retail price Rs. 9,49,900

·Model launched as part of six new 2025 KTM models

·Assembled in Nepal from 2024-gen onward, lowering price

·Distributed by Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Officially listed for Nepal with price NPR 10,46,000*

·Imported and sold via authorised Royal Enfield Nepal dealerships

·Asterisk on price implies on-road or indicative pricing

As of 14 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

KTM Duke 390

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

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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 9,79,900

रु 10,46,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 12,300

≈ रु 25,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 2,157

≈ रु 2,157

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 9,94,357

≈ रु 10,73,457

EMI / month

≈ रु 18,289 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 19,522 · 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 Duke 390 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — KTM Duke 390 or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

As of August 2026, the KTM Duke 390 starts at Rs 9.8 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.33 lakh less than the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 at Rs 10.13 lakh.

What is the price of the KTM Duke 390 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in Nepal?

The KTM Duke 390 costs Rs 9.8 lakh and the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 costs Rs 10.13 lakh to Rs 10.8 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the KTM Duke 390 or the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

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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