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KTM 250 Adventure vs Yamaha WR-155R in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 3 trim prices verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing 250 Adventure vs Standard variants

The short answer

Yamaha WR-155R costs रु 60,000 less ex-showroom. WR-155R has 17 mm more ground clearance. 250 Adventure has 14.3 PS more power.

Choose the KTM 250 Adventure if

250 Adventure has 14.3 PS more power.

Premium features like Quickshifter+ and Offroad ABS at mid-range price Strong value for dual-use touring and light offroad riders Price higher than 200cc rivals but offers more performance and tech

Pros

New LC4c engine with higher power and torque than earlier 250

228 mm ground clearance improves offroad capability

WP APEX long-travel suspension handles rough roads well

Quickshifter+ and switchable Offroad ABS standard in Nepal

Adventure ergonomics suited to touring and commuting

Cons

High seat height can be challenging for shorter riders

Limited underseat storage; needs external luggage solutions

Premium pricing versus simpler 250cc street bikes in Nepal

Halogen headlamp less advanced than full-LED setups

As of 18 Jul 2026

Choose the Yamaha WR-155R if

Yamaha WR-155R costs रु 60,000 less ex-showroom.WR-155R has 17 mm more ground clearance.

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

13 rows compared

KTM

250 Adventure

रु 8,09,900

Yamaha

WR-155R

रु 7,49,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 8,09,900

रु 7,49,900Cheapest

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.

MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No specific cash discount or festival offer disclosed officially (As of: 18/07/2026)

No offer on this variant

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

155 cc

Max power

31 PS+14.3 PS

16.7 PS

Max torque

25 Nm

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Height

Not disclosed

2,145 mm

Wheelbase

Not disclosed

1,430 mm

Ground clearance

228 mm

245 mm+17 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

·WP APEX USD front forks, 43 mm, 200 mm travel

·WP APEX rear monoshock, 205 mm travel, 10-step adjustable

·Ergonomic seat and upright riding position for touring

·High saddle with Dakar-style ergonomics suits tall riders

As of 18 Jul 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

·LCD dash display

·12V USB socket

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Meter panel: Fully digital

·Digital speedometer

As of 28 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front Brake: 320 mm disc, radially mounted caliper

·Rear Brake: 240 mm disc, floating caliper

·Offroad ABS

As of 04 Aug 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

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·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

·Chassis: lightweight steel trellis frame

·Deflector windshield

·Swingarm

As of 04 Aug 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

·Sold as a single mechanical variant in Nepal

·Registration, road tax, insurance extra and province-dependent

·All data for Nepal variant sourced via official KTM Nepal

As of 18 Jul 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.

KTM 250 Adventure

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 8,09,900

रु 7,49,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 12,300

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 2,157

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 8,24,357

≈ रु 7,58,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 15,116 · 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.

KTM 250 Adventure full details Yamaha WR-155R full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Yamaha WR-155R is the stronger buy: it is रु 60,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8%) and still leads on ground clearance and dealer and service reach.

Choose the KTM 250 Adventure if

you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 14.3 PS more power.

Choose the Yamaha WR-155R if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
rough, unpaved or flood-prone roads are part of your daily route
you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 17 mm more ground clearance; 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

Trim prices distributor-verified

3 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

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 250 Adventure vs Yamaha WR-155R — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — KTM 250 Adventure or Yamaha WR-155R?

As of October 2026, the Yamaha WR-155R starts at Rs 7.5 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.6 lakh less than the KTM 250 Adventure at Rs 8.1 lakh.

What is the price of the KTM 250 Adventure and Yamaha WR-155R in Nepal?

The KTM 250 Adventure costs Rs 8.1 lakh and the Yamaha WR-155R costs Rs 7.5 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the KTM 250 Adventure or the Yamaha WR-155R?

On our data the Yamaha WR-155R is the stronger buy: it is रु 60,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8%) and still leads on ground clearance and dealer and service reach. Take the KTM 250 Adventure if you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking. Take the Yamaha WR-155R 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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