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KTM 200 Duke vs Yamaha R15 M BS6 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing Duke 200 vs R15 M BS6 variants

The short answer

KTM 200 Duke costs रु 35,000 less ex-showroom. 200 Duke has 6.6 PS more power.

Choose the KTM 200 Duke if

KTM 200 Duke costs रु 35,000 less ex-showroom.200 Duke has 6.6 PS more power.

Single-variant positioning simplifies buying. Price is mid-range for 200cc naked bikes in Nepal.

Pros

Strong 199.5 cc performance for class.

Standard TFT and ABS improve everyday usability.

Single-variant lineup avoids trim confusion.

High power output of 25 PS is class-leading for 200cc

Extremely agile handling due to the lightweight 159 kg kerb weight

SuperMoto ABS provides advanced braking control for experienced riders

Cons

Fuel tank is modest at 13.5 litres.

Official Nepal spec sheet was not found in the supplied results.

Engine generates significant heat in slow-moving city traffic

Stiff seat and suspension can be uncomfortable on long rides

Fuel efficiency is lower than many 200cc commuter alternatives

As of 12 Oct 2026

Choose the Yamaha R15 M BS6 if

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

The R15 M BS6 is a premium entry in Yamaha’s Nepal 150cc sportbike lineup, best for buyers prioritizing style and track-inspired character over practicality. At NPR 669,900 it suits enthusiasts who want the R15 badge and are willing to pay for the M trim’s premium positioning.

Pros

Strong 155cc VVA engine output for the class.

Traction control adds a real safety/rideability advantage.

Premium R15M styling and brand appeal.

11-litre tank and claimed 40 km/l help range.

Cons

Price is high versus practical commuter motorcycles.

Cargo practicality is essentially zero.

Many comfort and equipment details are not clearly disclosed.

Racing posture may be tiring for daily commuting.

As of 06 Sept 2026

11 rows compared

KTM

200 Duke

रु 6,44,900Lowest price

Yamaha

R15 M BS6

रु 6,79,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 6,44,900Cheapest

रु 6,79,900

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.

MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No Nepal-official promotional offer found in supplied sources.

No offer on this variant

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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

155 cc

Max power

25 PS+6.6 PS

18.4 PS

Max torque

19.3 Nm+5.1 Nm

14.2 Nm

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Ground clearance

Not disclosed

170 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

247Better

Service centres

90Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Single seat motorcycle layout (inferred from model type).

·No official Nepal-specific comfort feature breakdown found.

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Special Seat

As of 30 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·LCD display

·Connectivity with headset pairing

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Y-Connect App: Bluetooth connectivity with Fuel Consumption Tracker, Last Parking Location, Revs Dashboard, Maintenance Recommendations, Malfunction Notification, Ranking

·Color TFT Meter Inspired by R1 with Turn-by-Turn Navigation & Music Control

·Speedometer: Digital

As of 28 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front Brake: 300 mm disc, 4-piston radially mounted fixed caliper

·Rear Brake: 230 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper

·SuperMoto ABS

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Traction Control System

·Side Stand Engine Cut-Off Switch

·Anti-Lock Braking System

·Front Brake Type: Hydraulic single disc brake

·Front Brake Size: 282 mm

·Rear Brake Type: Hydraulic single disc brake

·Rear Brake Size: 220 mm

·Front Suspension: Telescopic upside Down Fork (USD Fork), 37 mm inner tubes

·Rear Suspension: Linked-Type Monocross Suspension

·Front Tyre Size: 100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless

·Rear Tyre Size: 140/70R17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless

·Tyre Type: Tubeless

As of 28 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Chassis: Split-Trellis frame

·WP Apex monoshock

·Twin LED headlights

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Color: Metallic Grey

·Headlight Type: Bi-functional LED

·Brake/Tail Light: LED

·LED Position Lights

·Aerodynamic Body Design

·3D Emblem

·Special Seat

·New graphics

As of 28 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Official Nepal distributor: HH (Hansraj Hulaschand) & Co. Ltd..

·Nepal distributor site lists KTM Nepal locations, but not model inventory.

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Currently listed in Yamaha Nepal’s Nepal price list and product page.

As of 06 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

KTM 200 Duke

Yamaha R15 M BS6

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 6,44,900

रु 6,79,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 6,800

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,931

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 6,53,631

≈ रु 6,88,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 12,036 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 12,689 · 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.

KTM 200 Duke full details Yamaha R15 M BS6 full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Choose the KTM 200 Duke if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 6.6 PS more power.

Choose the Yamaha R15 M BS6 if

you want servicing within reach of where you live
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 51 more service centres in Nepal (90 vs 39); 198 more showrooms in Nepal (247 vs 49).

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

Price movements we logged

2 recorded since September 2026

Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

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Trim prices distributor-verified

2 of 2

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

KTM: 49 showrooms, 39 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.

KTM 200 Duke vs Yamaha R15 M BS6 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — KTM 200 Duke or Yamaha R15 M BS6?

As of October 2026, the KTM 200 Duke starts at Rs 6.45 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.35 lakh less than the Yamaha R15 M BS6 at Rs 6.8 lakh.

What is the price of the KTM 200 Duke and Yamaha R15 M BS6 in Nepal?

The KTM 200 Duke costs Rs 6.45 lakh and the Yamaha R15 M BS6 costs Rs 6.8 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the KTM 200 Duke or the Yamaha R15 M BS6?

These two split the decision: the KTM 200 Duke is रु 35,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5.4%), while the Yamaha R15 M BS6 is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the KTM 200 Duke if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Yamaha R15 M BS6 if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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