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KTM 250 Duke vs Triumph Speed 400 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Duke 250 vs Speed 400 variants
The short answer

Triumph Speed 400 costs रु 60,000 less ex-showroom. Speed 400 has 9 PS more power.

Choose the KTM 250 Duke if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Strong performance and features for the price in Nepal, given the 249 cc class and premium chassis (OnlineKhabar). Price has been reported above Rs 7 lakh, positioning it as a premium naked bike (OnlineKhabar). At Rs 7.80 lakh, it makes sense for riders who want a sharp, premium 250cc street bike and can live with limited practicality. It is less convincing for buyers prioritizing comfort, storage, or the lowest ownership cost.

Pros
Powerful 249.07 cc engine for the class (KTM Nepal).
6-speed gearbox with quickshifter+ in official India brochure (India-spec, KTM India brochure).
Dual-channel ABS and WP APEX hardware add safety and control (India-spec, KTM India brochure; OnlineKhabar).
Strong 31 PS / 25 Nm output for the segment.
Light, performance-oriented naked-bike character.
Premium KTM branding and sharp design.
Recent Nepal price reduction improves appeal.
Cons
Underseat storage is effectively negligible for a naked bike (inference).
No practical luggage or underseat storage.
Comfort and touring focus are secondary to performance.
Likely expensive versus more basic 250cc rivals.
As of 18 Jul 2026
Choose the Triumph Speed 400 if
Triumph Speed 400 costs रु 60,000 less ex-showroom.Speed 400 has 9 PS more power.

The Speed 400 offers class-leading fit and finish at a price that disrupts the mid-capacity segment in Nepal. It is an ideal choice for urban commuters and weekend tourers who prioritize brand prestige and modern electronics over raw size.

Pros
Refined 40PS engine with punchy mid-range torque
High-quality build finish and premium componentry
Accessible seat height for shorter riders
Competitive pricing compared to rivals like the BMW G310R
Cons
Ground clearance is somewhat low for rough Nepali rural roads
Absence of Bluetooth connectivity in a modern segment
Compact dimensions may feel small for taller riders
Limited service network as a new premium brand in Nepal
As of 15 Sept 2026
12 rows compared
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KTM
रु 7,79,900
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Triumph
रु 7,19,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 7,79,900
रु 7,19,900Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd. (HH Bajaj – Triumph Motorcycles Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
No active cash offer was found in the provided Nepal sources.
bundled
No bundled dealer offer was found in the provided Nepal sources.
No offer on this variant
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
31 PS
40 PS+9 PS
Max torque
25 Nm
37.5 Nm+12.5 Nm
Claimed range
Not disclosed
100 km (test cycle not recorded)
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,377 mm
Ground clearance
175 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
49Better
35
Service centres
39Better
13
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Split-trellis frame and WP APEX suspension are listed in Nepal coverage (OnlineKhabar).
·Single-seat naked-bike ergonomics, focused on rider comfort rather than storage.
As of 18 Jul 2026
·Front Suspension: 43mm upside down Big Piston forks, 140mm wheel travel
·Rear Suspension: Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment, 130mm wheel travel
As of 14 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·LCD display & switch bar
As of 04 Aug 2026
·Instrument Display: Analogue speedometer with integrated multi-function LCD screen
As of 14 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Front Brake: 320 mm disc, 4-piston radially mounted fixed caliper
·Rear Brake: 240 mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper
·Bosch Dual-Channel ABS with SuperMoto mode
·ABS is implied by Nepal portal listings, but the official Nepal page in results does not spell out the ABS configuration.
As of 04 Aug 2026
·Front Brakes: 300mm fixed disc, four-piston radial caliper, ABS
·Rear Brakes: 230mm fixed disc, floating caliper, ABS
As of 14 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
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·Whole-vehicle warranty: 2 years or unlimited km
·Service intervals: 16,000 km or 12 months
As of 15 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Full Split LED headlamp
·New Trellis frame
·Underbelly exhaust
·Aluminium banana swingarm
·LED lighting
·Aggressive naked-bike styling under KTM's Duke family.
·Available in Ceramic White and Electric Orange on portal coverage.
As of 04 Aug 2026
·Color option: Phantom Black / Storm Grey
·Color option: Pearl Metallic White / Storm Grey
·Color option: Racing Yellow / Pearl Metallic White
·Color option: Racing Red / Pearl Metallic White
·Frame: Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe
·Swingarm: Twin-sided, cast aluminum alloy
·Front Wheel: Cast aluminium alloy 10 spoke, 17 x 3 in
·Rear Wheel: Cast aluminium alloy 10 spoke, 17 x 4 in
·Front Tire: 110/80 R17
·Rear Tire: 150/70 R17
As of 14 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Nepal price reported at Rs 749,900 for 2024 model (OnlineKhabar).
·KTM Nepal model page confirms the current 2026 250 DUKE is on sale in Nepal (KTM Nepal).
·Current Nepal price listed at Rs 7,79,900 on KTM Nepal-linked portal coverage.
·Other Nepali portals still show older prices, indicating recent price revision.
As of 18 Jul 2026
·Imported from India via Bajaj-Triumph partnership
·Launched in Nepal at NADA Auto Show 2024
As of 15 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

KTM 250 Duke
Triumph Speed 400

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 7,79,900
रु 7,19,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 12,300
≈ रु 12,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 2,157
≈ रु 2,157
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 7,94,357
≈ रु 7,34,357
EMI / month
≈ रु 14,556 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 13,436 · 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.

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Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Triumph Speed 400 is रु 60,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8.3%), while the KTM 250 Duke is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the KTM 250 Duke if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 26 more service centres in Nepal (39 vs 13); 14 more showrooms in Nepal (49 vs 35).

Choose the Triumph Speed 400 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
  • you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often

Measured: 9 PS more power; 12.5 Nm more torque.

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 July 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 12 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
KTM: 49 showrooms, 39 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.

KTM 250 Duke vs Triumph Speed 400 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — KTM 250 Duke or Triumph Speed 400?

As of October 2026, the Triumph Speed 400 starts at Rs 7.2 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.6 lakh less than the KTM 250 Duke at Rs 7.8 lakh.

What is the price of the KTM 250 Duke and Triumph Speed 400 in Nepal?

The KTM 250 Duke costs Rs 7.8 lakh and the Triumph Speed 400 costs Rs 7.2 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the KTM 250 Duke or the Triumph Speed 400?

These two split the decision: the Triumph Speed 400 is रु 60,000 cheaper ex-showroom (8.3%), while the KTM 250 Duke is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the KTM 250 Duke if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Triumph Speed 400 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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