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BMW Motorrad F 850 GS vs Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing F 850 GS vs Tiger 1200 GT Explorer variants
The short answer

Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer costs रु 8,00,920 less ex-showroom.

Choose the BMW Motorrad F 850 GS if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

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 Tiger 1200 GT Explorer if
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer costs रु 8,00,920 less ex-showroom.

A premium, high-performance adventure tourer that justifies its high price through advanced semi-active suspension and long-distance touring capability, best suited for experienced riders.

Pros
Exceptional long-distance comfort with 30L tank
Advanced semi-active Showa suspension
Powerful 1160cc triple-cylinder engine
Shaft drive reduces maintenance
Cons
Very high price point in Nepal
Heavy kerb weight of 256kg
Limited service network outside major cities
Complex electronics may require specialized servicing
As of 28 Sept 2026
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BMW Motorrad F 850 GS price in Nepal
BMW Motorrad
रु 36,00,000
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer price in Nepal
Triumph
रु 27,99,080Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 36,00,000
रु 27,99,080Cheapest
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
Not disclosed
Max power
95 bhp (96.3 PS)
Not disclosed
Max torque
92 Nm
Not disclosed
Claimed range
100 km (test cycle not recorded)
100 km (test cycle not recorded)
Drivetrain
RWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
2,248 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,436 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,560 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 seat height: 850/870 mm
·Semi-active electronic suspension with automatic preload reduction
As of 28 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
·7-inch full-colour TFT display
·My Triumph Connectivity System included
As of 28 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
·Optimised Cornering ABS
·Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers
As of 28 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
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As of 28 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
·Cast aluminium wheels
·Tubeless tyres: 120/70R19 front, 150/70R18 rear
As of 28 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 CBU
·Sold via authorized Triumph Nepal dealer network
As of 28 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

BMW Motorrad F 850 GS
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer

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 27,99,080
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 35,300
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 2,157
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 36,37,457
≈ रु 28,07,811
EMI / month
≈ रु 67,189 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 52,241 · 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 Tiger 1200 GT Explorer full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer is the stronger buy: it is रु 8,00,920 cheaper ex-showroom (28.6%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 10 more service centres in Nepal (13 vs 3); 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 Tiger 1200 GT Explorer — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BMW Motorrad F 850 GS or Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer?

As of October 2026, the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer starts at Rs 27.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 8.01 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 Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Nepal?

The BMW Motorrad F 850 GS costs Rs 36 lakh and the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer costs Rs 27.99 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the BMW Motorrad F 850 GS or the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer?

On our data the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer is the stronger buy: it is रु 8,00,920 cheaper ex-showroom (28.6%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer 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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