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Honda XR 190L vs Yamaha WR-155R in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing XR 190L vs Standard variants

The short answer

Yamaha WR-155R costs रु 10,000 less ex-showroom. WR-155R has 0.9 PS more power.

Choose the Honda XR 190L if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The XR 190L is a niche, lightweight dual-sport that commands a premium for its PGM-FI reliability and off-road capability, though it lacks modern safety features like ABS.

Pros

Extremely lightweight at 123kg making it highly maneuverable on trails

Excellent 245mm ground clearance for rugged Nepali terrain

Reliable PGM-FI fuel injection system for high-altitude performance

Strong resale value backed by Honda's wide service network

Cons

No ABS or Rear Disc brake despite the high price point

Basic analog instrument cluster lacks modern connectivity

Halogen lighting is outdated compared to LED rivals

Small fuel tank for long-distance touring

As of 17 Sept 2026

Choose the Yamaha WR-155R if

Yamaha WR-155R costs रु 10,000 less ex-showroom.WR-155R has 0.9 PS more power.

The WR 155R is a premium, high-performance dual-sport that justifies its price for enthusiasts seeking genuine off-road capability in Nepal. It is best suited for adventure riders who prioritize suspension travel and engine performance over commuting comfort.

Pros

Powerful 155cc liquid-cooled engine with VVA

Excellent 245mm ground clearance for rough terrain

High-quality gas-charged rear suspension

Robust semi-double cradle frame

Cons

High seat height may be challenging for shorter riders

Tube-type tyres are less convenient than tubeless for repairs

Premium pricing compared to standard 150cc commuters

Lack of ABS in a premium-priced motorcycle

As of 06 Oct 2026

12 rows compared

Honda

XR 190L

रु 7,59,900

Yamaha

WR-155R

रु 7,49,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 7,59,900

रु 7,49,900Cheapest

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)

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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

155 cc

Max power

15.6 bhp (15.8 PS)

16.7 PS+0.9 PS

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Height

Not disclosed

2,145 mm

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

1,430 mm

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

245 mm

🔧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

·Front Suspension: Telescopic forks with 180mm travel

·Rear Suspension: Mono-shock with 150mm travel

·Upright dual-sport seating ergonomics

As of 17 Sept 2026

·Front Suspension: Telescopic Fork

·Rear Suspension: Swing Arm (Link suspension) with Gas-charged Shock absorber

·Linked-Type Monocross rear suspension with Gas, Oil & Adjustable Pre Load

As of 29 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Cluster Type: Analog instrument cluster with fuel gauge

·Bluetooth Pairing: Not offered

·Electric Start and Kick Start provided

As of 17 Sept 2026

·Meter panel: Fully digital

·Digital speedometer

As of 28 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Brakes (front/rear): 240mm Hydraulic Disc with Dual Piston Calliper / 10mm, Leading/Trailing Drum

·Rear Brake: 110 mm Drum

As of 28 Sept 2026

·Front brake: Hydraulic disc brake

·Rear brake: Hydraulic disc brake

·Front tyre: 2.75 - 21 45P Tube type

·Rear tyre: 4.10 - 18 59P Tube type

·Hazard lamp

As of 28 Aug 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·Standard Warranty: 2 years or 32,000 km, whichever comes first

·Service: 10 free services within the warranty period

As of 17 Sept 2026

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

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

·Proprietary items (Tires, Tubes, Battery, Spark Plug, Helmet) are warranted directly by their respective manufacturers, not by Yamaha

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

·Each service must be availed within 100 days from the date of previous service (or per recommended schedule, whichever is earlier) for warranty validity

·Warranty excludes: normal maintenance operations (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, and wheel rim misalignment or bend

·Warranty excludes parts subjected to 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 from atmospheric/industrial pollution effects

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

·Warranty excludes vehicles not serviced by Authorized Dealers per schedule (6 Free Services, 5 Paid Service Coupons)

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

·Warranty excludes motorcycles used for commercial purposes or loading (e.g., taxi)

·Warranty excludes normal noise, vibration, or oil seepage that does not affect performance

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

·Warranty excludes damage from tampering/repair by unauthorized persons or workshops

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

·Warranty excludes damage from non-recommended accessories or modifications

·Warranty excludes consequential damage claims from prior malfunction

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

·Warranty excludes damage from accidents, lightning, water, fire, other acts of God, or external causes beyond Yamaha's control

As of 24 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Body type: Dirt

As of 28 Sept 2026

·Frame type: Semi double cradle

·Front suspension: Telescopic fork

·Rear suspension: Swingarm (Link suspension) with Gas-charged Shock absorber

·Headlight: 12V 35W / 35W × 1

·Brake / tail light: 12V 18W / 5W × 1

·Liquid cooling

As of 28 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Imported from China (Sundiro Honda) via Syakar Trading

·Available across Nepal through Honda's extensive wing-mark dealer network

As of 17 Sept 2026

·Imported as CBU by MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd.

As of 06 Oct 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Honda XR 190L

Yamaha WR-155R

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 7,59,900

रु 7,49,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 6,800

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,931

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 7,68,631

≈ रु 7,58,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 14,183 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 13,996 · 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 XR 190L full details Yamaha WR-155R 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 XR 190L leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Honda XR 190L if

you want servicing within reach of where you live

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

Choose the Yamaha WR-155R 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

2 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 13 October 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 XR 190L vs Yamaha WR-155R — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda XR 190L or Yamaha WR-155R?

As of October 2026, the Yamaha WR-155R starts at Rs 7.5 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.1 lakh less than the Honda XR 190L at Rs 7.6 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda XR 190L and Yamaha WR-155R in Nepal?

The Honda XR 190L costs Rs 7.6 lakh and the Yamaha WR-155R costs Rs 7.5 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Honda XR 190L or the Yamaha WR-155R?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Honda XR 190L leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Honda XR 190L if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Yamaha WR-155R 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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