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KTM 250 Duke vs TVS Apache RR 310 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 2 trim prices verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Duke 250 vs Standard variants

The short answer

KTM 250 Duke costs रु 20,000 less ex-showroom. Apache RR 310 has 3 PS more power.

Choose the KTM 250 Duke if

KTM 250 Duke costs रु 20,000 less ex-showroom.

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 TVS Apache RR 310 if

Apache RR 310 has 3 PS more power.

Strong value for enthusiasts wanting a fully faired, feature‑rich 300+ cc sport bike at sub‑8 lakh ex‑showroom in Nepal. Best suited to experienced riders who prioritize performance and styling over practicality and daily comfort. Flagship TVS sportbike in Nepal offering strong performance, modern electronics and premium image at around 8 lakh ex-showroom. Best suited to enthusiasts wanting a track-capable yet daily-usable faired motorcycle, accepting limited practicality.

Pros

Powerful 312.2 cc engine with strong top‑end performance for the class.

Flagship TVS sports styling and fully faired design that stands out in Nepali traffic.

ABS and quality Michelin tyres provide confident braking and grip.

Competitive pricing as an aspirational 300+ cc sport bike under NPR 8 lakh.

Strong 312.2 cc engine with 34 PS and 27.3 Nm, good real-world performance.

Modern features: TFT SmartXonnect, ride-by-wire, multiple ride modes and dual-channel ABS.

Distinctive fully-faired design and BMW-linked engineering credentials add brand appeal.

Competitive price versus imported 300–400 cc rivals, yet still the halo TVS product.

Cons

Committed riding posture and minimal underseat storage limit everyday comfort and practicality.

Key dimensions and ground‑clearance figures are not clearly communicated for Nepal buyers.

Only a single variant offered in Nepal, limiting choice in colours or feature packages.

Fuel tank capacity and real‑world mileage may constrain long‑distance touring without frequent refuelling.

Key physical specs for Nepal (wheelbase, ground clearance, seat height, weight) not transparently published.

Likely aggressive riding posture and minimal storage, limiting touring and daily practicality.

Single variant only, with no cheaper or more comfort-focused trim choice.

High price for a TVS in Nepal; some buyers may stretch slightly more for bigger-capacity rivals.

As of 16 Aug 2026

12 rows compared

KTM

250 Duke

रु 7,79,900Lowest price

TVS

Apache RR 310

रु 7,99,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 7,79,900Cheapest

रु 7,99,900

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.

Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS 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.

cash

No specific official cash discount or festival offer disclosed for RR 310 on TVS Nepal site (As of: 16/08/2026)

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

31 PS

34 PS+3 PS

Max torque

25 Nm

27.3 Nm+2.3 Nm

Claimed range

Not disclosed

380 km (test cycle not recorded)

Transmission

Not disclosed

manual

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Ground clearance

175 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

301Better

Service centres

54Better

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

·Sporty clip‑on handlebars and rear‑set footpegs, committed riding posture

·Split seats with aggressive ergonomics tuned for track-style riding

·Trellis frame with race-derived ergonomics for sporty yet usable riding

·Upswept exhaust and clip-on bars for aggressive riding posture

As of 16 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·LCD display & switch bar

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Fully digital instrument cluster with multiple information readouts

·Cluster_type: TFT SmartXonnect display with multiple ride modes

·Bluetooth pairing and connected features via SmartXonnect

·Electronic throttle control with ride-by-wire system

As of 16 Aug 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

·Dual front and rear disc brakes

·ABS equipped as per India/global spec

·Michelin Pilot Street tyres: 110/70 R17 front, 150/60 R17 rear

·ABS_type: Dual-channel ABS

·Co-developed chassis and brakes with BMW Motorrad for stability

As of 16 Aug 2026

Warranty & After-sales

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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

·Fully faired supersport design with aerodynamic fairing

·Sharp front fascia with projector headlamps

·Flagship TVS sports bike in Nepal line‑up

·Available in Racing Red colour in Nepal listings

·Fully-faired supersport design inspired by Akula concept

·Twin-projector-style front with aerodynamic fairing

·Colours: Racing Red and Sinister Black launched for Nepal

·Shark-inspired styling and aggressive stance

As of 16 Aug 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

·Listed as single variant ‘RR 310’ on TVS Nepal site; flagship price Rs. 799,900 ex‑showroom

·Meromoto shows TVS Apache RR 310 Racing Red at Rs. 7,99,900 showroom price

·Status shown as ‘Available’ for 2025 model in Nepal on Fasterwheeler NP

·Official Nepal model name: RR 310

·Price_npr ex-showroom: Rs 7,99,900

·Launched at NADA Auto Show 2018 in Kathmandu

·Currently listed as most expensive TVS bike in Nepal line-up

As of 16 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

KTM 250 Duke

TVS Apache RR 310

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 7,99,900

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 8,14,357

EMI / month

≈ रु 14,556 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 14,929 · 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 Duke full details TVS Apache RR 310 full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Choose the KTM 250 Duke if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

Choose the TVS Apache RR 310 if

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

Measured: 15 more service centres in Nepal (54 vs 39); 252 more showrooms in Nepal (301 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

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 · TVS: 301 showrooms, 54 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 TVS Apache RR 310 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — KTM 250 Duke or TVS Apache RR 310?

As of October 2026, the KTM 250 Duke starts at Rs 7.8 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.2 lakh less than the TVS Apache RR 310 at Rs 8 lakh.

What is the price of the KTM 250 Duke and TVS Apache RR 310 in Nepal?

The KTM 250 Duke costs Rs 7.8 lakh and the TVS Apache RR 310 costs Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the KTM 250 Duke or the TVS Apache RR 310?

These two split the decision: the KTM 250 Duke is रु 20,000 cheaper ex-showroom (2.6%), while the TVS Apache RR 310 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 the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the TVS Apache RR 310 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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