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BMW Motorrad F 850 GS vs Triumph Bonneville T120 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing F 850 GS vs Bonneville T120 variants
The short answer

Triumph Bonneville T120 costs रु 2,51,000 less ex-showroom. F 850 GS has 16.3 PS more power.

Choose the BMW Motorrad F 850 GS if
F 850 GS has 16.3 PS more power.

The F 850 GS is a premium middleweight adventure bike that offers a perfect balance of off-road capability and touring comfort for Nepal's terrain. It suits serious long-distance travelers and off-road enthusiasts who value German engineering over cheaper Japanese rivals.

Pros
Powerful 853cc parallel-twin engine with great torque delivery
High-quality 6.5-inch TFT display with excellent connectivity features
Superior off-road handling thanks to the 21-inch front wheel and spoke rims
Cons
Significantly high price tag compared to middleweight competitors in Nepal
Heavier kerb weight (233kg) can be challenging for shorter or less experienced riders
Service network is limited primarily to the Kathmandu valley
As of 16 Sept 2026
Choose the Triumph Bonneville T120 if
Triumph Bonneville T120 costs रु 2,51,000 less ex-showroom.

The T120 is an expensive heritage icon that offers a high-torque premium experience for enthusiasts who value British legacy over raw speed. It suits mature riders looking for a prestigious, comfortable Sunday cruiser with modern safety tech hidden in a classic shell.

Pros
Massive 105Nm of low-end torque provides effortless overtaking and cruising
Timeless, authentic classic styling with high-quality chrome and metal finishes
Standard cruise control and Brembo brakes improve long-distance usability and safety
Relatively low seat height of 790mm makes it accessible for most Nepali riders
Cons
High kerb weight of 236kg makes it difficult to maneuver in tight Kathmandu traffic
Spoked wheels require tube tyres, making roadside puncture repairs difficult
Extremely high price tag compared to modern nakeds with better performance specs
Limited official service reach in Nepal outside of major city hubs
As of 14 Sept 2026
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BMW Motorrad F 850 GS price in Nepal
BMW Motorrad
रु 36,00,000
Triumph Bonneville T120 price in Nepal
Triumph
रु 33,49,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 36,00,000
रु 33,49,000Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Himalayan Motorrad (Torque Motors Pvt. Ltd.)
Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd. (HH Bajaj – Triumph Motorcycles Nepal)
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
853 cc
1,200 cc
Max power
95 bhp (96.3 PS)+16.3 PS
80 PS
Max torque
92 Nm
105 Nm+13 Nm
Claimed range
100 km (test cycle not recorded)
Not disclosed
Transmission
Not disclosed
manual
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,450 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
6
35Better
Service centres
3
13Better
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Riding Modes: Rain and Road modes included as standard
·Adjustable suspension: Cast aluminium dual swing arm, WAD central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable
·Front Suspension: Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Adjustable suspension: Twin RSUs with pre-load adjustment
·Front suspension: 41mm cartridge forks
·Seating: Long flat bench seat for rider and pillion
As of 14 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Cluster Type: 6.5-inch full-colour TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity
·Multi-controller on the handlebar for menu navigation
·On-board computer and media playback via Bluetooth
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Cluster type: Twin-dial analog instrument pack with multi-function LCD displays
·Cruise control: Single-button operation standard
·USB charging: Under-seat USB charging port
As of 14 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·ABS Type: BMW Motorrad ABS, disengageable
·Front Brake: Dual disc brake, diameter 305 mm, double-piston floating calipers
·Rear Brake: Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper
·Traction Control: Automatic Stability Control
As of 16 Sept 2026
·ABS type: Dual-channel ABS
·Front brake: Twin 310mm discs, Brembo 2-piston floating calipers
·Rear brake: Single 255mm disc, Nissin 2-piston floating caliper
·Traction control: Switchable Traction Control
·Riding modes: 2 modes
As of 14 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·Whole-vehicle warranty: 3 years, unlimited mileage
·Extended warranty: Optional 4th and 5th year coverage available
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Whole-vehicle warranty: 2 years / Unlimited km
·Service interval: 16,000 km or 12 months
As of 14 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Headlamp Type: LED Headlight with LED daytime running light
·Tyre Type: Cross-spoke wheels, Tubeless
·Tyre Sizes: Front 90/90-21, Rear 150/70-R17
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Headlamp type: LED headlamp with DRL
·Tyre type: Tube-type tyres on 32-spoke wire wheels
·Tyre sizes: 100/90-18 front and 150/70 R17 rear
·Exhaust: Brushed stainless steel 2-into-2 system with twin silencers
As of 14 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU (Completely Built Unit) from Germany/India
·Market status: Active, sold via Laxmi Motor Corporation
As of 16 Sept 2026
·Imported as CBU (Completely Built Unit) from Thailand/UK via India
·Distributed in Nepal by Hansraj Hulaschand & Co.
As of 14 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

BMW Motorrad F 850 GS
Triumph Bonneville T120

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 36,00,000
रु 33,49,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 35,300
≈ रु 35,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 2,157
≈ रु 2,157
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 36,37,457
≈ रु 33,86,457
EMI / month
≈ रु 67,189 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 62,505 · 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.

BMW Motorrad F 850 GS full detailsTriumph Bonneville T120 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Triumph Bonneville T120 is the stronger buy: it is रु 2,51,000 cheaper ex-showroom (7.5%) and still leads on dealer and service reach and torque.

Choose the BMW Motorrad F 850 GS if
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 16.3 PS more power.

Choose the Triumph Bonneville T120 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often

Measured: 10 more service centres in Nepal (13 vs 3); 13 Nm more torque; 29 more showrooms in Nepal (35 vs 6).

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

Trim prices distributor-verified
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These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
BMW Motorrad: 6 showrooms, 3 service centres · Triumph: 35 showrooms, 13 service centres

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.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

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.

BMW Motorrad F 850 GS vs Triumph Bonneville T120 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BMW Motorrad F 850 GS or Triumph Bonneville T120?

As of October 2026, the Triumph Bonneville T120 starts at Rs 33.49 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 2.51 lakh less than the BMW Motorrad F 850 GS at Rs 36 lakh.

What is the price of the BMW Motorrad F 850 GS and Triumph Bonneville T120 in Nepal?

The BMW Motorrad F 850 GS costs Rs 36 lakh and the Triumph Bonneville T120 costs Rs 33.49 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the BMW Motorrad F 850 GS or the Triumph Bonneville T120?

On our data the Triumph Bonneville T120 is the stronger buy: it is रु 2,51,000 cheaper ex-showroom (7.5%) and still leads on dealer and service reach and torque. Take the BMW Motorrad F 850 GS if you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking. Take the Triumph Bonneville T120 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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