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Honda CB Hornet 2.0 vs Yamaha FZ 25 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 2 trim prices distributor-verified 31 Jul 2026Comparing STD vs FZ 25 ABS variants

The short answer

Honda CB Hornet 2.0 costs रु 5,000 less ex-showroom. FZ 25 has 3.5 PS more power.

Choose the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 if

Honda CB Hornet 2.0 costs रु 5,000 less ex-showroom.

Positioned as premium 180cc-class commuter-sport bike Higher price than some 160cc rivals but more features Strong Honda reliability and resale value appeal

Pros

Refined 184 cc engine with good city performance

Upside-down forks and monoshock give stable handling

Full LED lighting and digital console feel modern

Comfortable upright ergonomics for daily rides

Decent mileage for its performance class

Cons

Only single-channel ABS, no dual-channel option

Underseat storage and practicality limited vs scooters

Price slightly higher than some competitors in Nepal

No Bluetooth connectivity or navigation features

As of 19 Jul 2026

Choose the Yamaha FZ 25 if

FZ 25 has 3.5 PS more power.

Essentially the same as the standard FZ 25 in the current Nepal lineup, serving as the definitive entry-level quarter-liter streetfighter.

Pros

Reliable air-cooled engine with oil cooler

Balanced weight distribution for easy handling

Competitive pricing in the 250cc segment

Cons

No slipper clutch offered

Simple air-cooled setup lacks the high-end punch of liquid-cooled rivals

Design has remained largely unchanged for several years

As of 16 Sept 2026

16 rows compared

Honda

CB Hornet 2.0

रु 4,69,900Lowest price

Yamaha

FZ 25

रु 4,74,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 4,69,900Cheapest

रु 4,74,900

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

Occasional seasonal cash discount by Honda Nepal dealers

No offer on this variant

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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

249 cc

Max power

12.7 kW (17.3 PS)

20.8 PS+3.5 PS

Max torque

16.1 Nm

20.1 Nm+4 Nm

Transmission

manual

Drivetrain

Not disclosed

RWD

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

2,047 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,064 mm

Not disclosed

Wheelbase

1,355 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

167 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

172

247Better

Service centres

207Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Single-piece seat with sporty cushioning

·Upside-down front fork improves ride comfort

·Rear monoshock suspension, preload adjustable

·Engine kill switch and hazard switch on handlebar

·Relatively upright riding posture for city commutes

·seat_height_mm: 790 mm seat height, Nepal media spec

As of 21 Sept 2026

·7-step adjustable monocross suspension

As of 16 Sept 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Fully digital LCD instrument cluster

·Displays speed, tachometer, fuel, trip meters, clock

·Gear position indicator and battery voltmeter

·Service due reminder in console

·Engine stop-start switch for convenience in traffic

·cluster_type: Fully digital LCD instrument cluster (no Bluetooth), Nepal media review

As of 21 Sept 2026

·cluster_type: Digital LCD

·LCD instrument cluster

As of 13 Oct 2026

🛡️Safety

·Single-channel ABS on front disc

·Front 276 mm petal disc brake

·Rear 220 mm petal disc brake

·Tubeless tyres front and rear

·LED headlamp for better night visibility

·LED indicators and tail-lamp improve visibility

·tyre_type: Tubeless tyres front and rear, Nepal-spec listing

As of 21 Sept 2026

·abs_type: Dual-channel ABS

·front_brake: Disc

·rear_brake: Disc

·tyre_type: Tubeless

·Dual-channel ABS

·282 mm front disc brake

·220 mm rear disc brake

As of 13 Oct 2026

Warranty & After-sales

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·Manufacturing defect warranty: 2 years from date of sale or first 30,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first; repair/replacement of defective parts free of charge (no labour or parts charge)

·Battery warranty: applicable till 1 year or 10,000 KM, whichever is earlier, from date of sale of vehicle

·Warranty valid only if customer avails all Free and Paid Services from an Authorized Yamaha dealer as per Recommended Service Schedule, using only genuine spare parts

·Each service must be availed within 100 days from the date of previous service or as per recommended service schedule, whichever is earlier

·Service schedule referenced contains 6 Free Services and 5 Paid Service Coupons

·Proprietary items (Tires, Tubes, Battery, Spark Plug, Helmet) are warranted by their respective manufacturers, not by Yamaha, and must be claimed directly with them

·Warranty excludes: normal maintenance operations (engine tune-up, decarbonising, fuel system cleaning, wheel/brake/clutch adjustments)

·Warranty excludes consumable/wear items: brake shoes, fasteners/shims/washers/gaskets, rubber or plastic components (other than tires & tubes), oil seals, cables, electrical wiring, bulbs, filters, spark plugs, drive chain, sprocket, clutch plate, race bearing, air cleaner element, wheel rim misalignment or bend

·Warranty excludes parts affected by misuse, accident, negligent treatment, or use with non-recommended parts/equipment

·Warranty excludes use of non-genuine parts, non-genuine oil and lubricants

·Warranty excludes rust caused by atmospheric/industrial pollution effects

·Warranty excludes unauthorized alteration, modification, or replacement of parts

·Warranty void if motorcycle not serviced by Authorized Dealers per the described service schedule

·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for competition, racing, or record attempts

·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for commercial purposes or loading, such as taxi use

·Warranty excludes normal phenomena such as noise, vibration, oil seepage that do not affect performance

·Warranty excludes damage from misuse, adulterated oil/petrol, or bad road conditions

·Warranty excludes tampering/repair by unauthorized persons or workshops

·Warranty excludes consumables (oil, grease) used during free services or warranty repairs

·Warranty excludes damage from modification or fitting of non-recommended accessories

·Warranty excludes claims for consequential damage due to previous malfunction

·Warranty excludes damage from improper oil/grease or non-genuine parts

·Warranty does not cover accidents, lightning, water, fire, or other acts of God, or external causes beyond Yamaha's control

·This is the entire written warranty; no dealer, agent, or employee may extend or enlarge its terms

As of 12 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Streetfighter naked design with muscular tank

·All-LED lighting: headlamp, tail lamp, winkers

·USD gold-coloured front forks for premium look

·Split grab rails and sharp tank shrouds

·Sporty exhaust muffler with dual-outlet style

·Available in multiple sporty colour options

·tyre_type: Front 110/70-17, rear 140/70-17 tubeless tyres, Nepal-spec sheets

·headlamp_type: LED headlamp, Nepal media description

As of 21 Sept 2026

·headlamp_type: Class D Bi-Functional LED

·Tubeless tyres

·Front 100/80-17, Rear 140/70-17 tyre sizes

·LED headlamp

As of 13 Oct 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Officially sold in Nepal by Syakar Trading Honda network

·Only one Standard variant offered in Nepal

·Recent market price around NPR 4.70 lakh on-road

·Imported as fully built-up from India-spec production

As of 19 Jul 2026

·Distributed by MAW Enterprises

As of 16 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Honda CB Hornet 2.0

Yamaha FZ 25

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 4,69,900

रु 4,74,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 6,800

≈ रु 12,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,931

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 4,78,631

≈ रु 4,89,131

EMI / month

≈ रु 8,770 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 8,863 · 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.

Honda CB Hornet 2.0 full details Yamaha FZ 25 full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 if

you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 117 more service centres in Nepal (207 vs 90).

Choose the Yamaha FZ 25 if

you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 75 more showrooms in Nepal (247 vs 172).

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

1 of 2

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 31 July 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Honda: 172 showrooms, 207 service centres · Yamaha: 247 showrooms, 90 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.

Honda CB Hornet 2.0 vs Yamaha FZ 25 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda CB Hornet 2.0 or Yamaha FZ 25?

As of October 2026, the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 starts at Rs 4.7 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.05 lakh less than the Yamaha FZ 25 at Rs 4.75 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 and Yamaha FZ 25 in Nepal?

The Honda CB Hornet 2.0 costs Rs 4.7 lakh and the Yamaha FZ 25 costs Rs 4.75 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 or the Yamaha FZ 25?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Yamaha FZ 25 if you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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