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Honda CRF 300 Rally vs Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 2 trim prices distributor-verified 31 Jul 2026Comparing STD vs Tiger 1200 GT Explorer variants
The short answer

Honda CRF 300 Rally costs रु 4,49,080 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Honda CRF 300 Rally if
Honda CRF 300 Rally costs रु 4,49,080 less ex-showroom.

It is a premium, specialized dual-sport motorcycle that justifies its high price for serious off-road enthusiasts seeking a lightweight, Dakar-style adventurer.

Pros
Exceptional ground clearance for technical off-road trails
Switchable rear ABS allows for better control on dirt
Significantly lighter than mid-weight adventure bikes
Slipper clutch reduces wheel hop on aggressive downshifts
Cons
Extremely high seat height makes it inaccessible for shorter riders
Very high price point for a 300cc single-cylinder machine
Minimal wind protection for high-speed highway touring
Narrow seat can be uncomfortable for long-distance pavement riding
As of 17 Sept 2026
Choose the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

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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Honda CRF 300 Rally price in Nepal
Honda
रु 23,50,000Lowest price
Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer price in Nepal
Triumph
रु 27,99,080
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 23,50,000Cheapest
रु 27,99,080
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd. (HH Bajaj – Triumph Motorcycles Nepal)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
286 cc
Not disclosed
Max power
27.3 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
26.6 Nm
Not disclosed
Claimed range
Not disclosed
100 km (test cycle not recorded)
Transmission
manual
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
RWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,230 mm
2,248 mm
Height
1,415 mm
1,436 mm
Wheelbase
1,453 mm
1,560 mm+107 mm
Ground clearance
277 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
172Better
35
Service centres
207Better
13
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Suspension: 43mm Upside Down (USD) front forks
·Rear suspension: Pro-Link monoshock
·Adjustable suspension: Non-adjustable front; Preload adjustable rear
As of 17 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: Digital LCD instrument panel
·Bluetooth: Not offered
As of 17 Sept 2026
·7-inch full-colour TFT display
·My Triumph Connectivity System included
As of 28 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·ABS type: Dual-channel ABS with rear-ABS switchable off
·Front brake: 296mm Single Disc
·Rear brake: 220mm Single Disc
·Traction control: Not offered
As of 17 Sept 2026
·Optimised Cornering ABS
·Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers
As of 28 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·Standard Warranty: 2 years or 32,000 km, whichever occurs first
As of 17 Sept 2026
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As of 28 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Headlamp type: Dual LED Headlight
·Tyre type: Tube-type
·Tyre sizes: 80/100-21 (Front), 120/80-18
·Style: Dakar-rally inspired large windscreen and fairing
As of 17 Sept 2026
·Cast aluminium wheels
·Tubeless tyres: 120/70R19 front, 150/70R18 rear
As of 28 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Import status: CBU (Completely Built Unit) from Thailand
As of 17 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.

Honda CRF 300 Rally
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 23,50,000
रु 27,99,080
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 12,300
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 2,157
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 23,64,457
≈ रु 28,07,811
EMI / month
≈ रु 43,860 · 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.

Honda CRF 300 Rally full detailsTriumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Honda CRF 300 Rally is the stronger buy: it is रु 4,49,080 cheaper ex-showroom (19.1%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Honda CRF 300 Rally 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: 194 more service centres in Nepal (207 vs 13); 137 more showrooms in Nepal (172 vs 35).

Choose the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer if
  • rear-seat legroom matters to you

Measured: 107 mm more wheelbase.

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 · 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.

Honda CRF 300 Rally vs Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda CRF 300 Rally or Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer?

As of October 2026, the Honda CRF 300 Rally starts at Rs 23.5 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 4.49 lakh less than the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer at Rs 27.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda CRF 300 Rally and Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer in Nepal?

The Honda CRF 300 Rally costs Rs 23.5 lakh and the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer costs Rs 27.99 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Honda CRF 300 Rally or the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer?

On our data the Honda CRF 300 Rally is the stronger buy: it is रु 4,49,080 cheaper ex-showroom (19.1%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Honda CRF 300 Rally if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Explorer if rear-seat legroom matters to you. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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