KTM RC 390 costs रु 85,000 less ex-showroom. C252V has 20 mm more ground clearance. RC 390 has 17.7 PS more power.
At around Rs 9.45 lakh ex-showroom, the RC 390 is an expensive but very capable track-focused machine for enthusiasts who want performance and electronics over practicality. Best suited to experienced riders seeking a hardcore supersport with strong power, advanced safety tech, and KTM's brand image, rather than commuters or first-time riders.
The C252V offers a premium V-Twin cruiser experience at a competitive price, ideal for riders seeking style and smooth belt-drive performance over raw speed.
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Every variant, priced
Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.
What each one really costs you
From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.
| Specification | KTM RC 390 | Morbidelli C252V |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | रु 9,44,900 | रु 10,29,900 |
| Road tax + registration | ≈ रु 12,300 | ≈ रु 12,300 |
| Third-party insurance | ≈ रु 2,157 | ≈ रु 1,931 |
| Estimated on-road | ≈ रु 9,59,357 | ≈ रु 10,44,131 |
| EMI / month | ≈ रु 17,635 · 3 yr @ 7.5% | ≈ रु 19,222 · 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.
Our verdict
On our data the KTM RC 390 is the stronger buy: it is रु 85,000 cheaper ex-showroom (9%) and still leads on dealer and service reach and power.
- the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
- you want servicing within reach of where you live
- you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
Measured: 43 more service centres in Nepal (45 vs 2); 17.7 PS more power; 12 Nm more torque.
- rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route
Measured: 20 mm more ground clearance.
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
Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 26 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.
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.
Browse the showroom directory →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.
KTM RC 390 vs Morbidelli C252V — questions buyers ask
Which is cheaper in Nepal — KTM RC 390 or Morbidelli C252V?
As of October 2026, the KTM RC 390 starts at Rs 9.45 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.25 lakh less than the Morbidelli C252V at Rs 9.7 lakh.
What is the price of the KTM RC 390 and Morbidelli C252V in Nepal?
The KTM RC 390 costs Rs 9.45 lakh and the Morbidelli C252V costs Rs 9.7 lakh to Rs 10.3 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Should I buy the KTM RC 390 or the Morbidelli C252V?
On our data the KTM RC 390 is the stronger buy: it is रु 85,000 cheaper ex-showroom (9%) and still leads on dealer and service reach and power. Take the KTM RC 390 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Morbidelli C252V if rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.