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

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

The short answer

Yamaha WR-155R costs रु 30,000 less ex-showroom. WR-155R has 70 mm more ground clearance. 250 Duke has 14.3 PS more power.

Choose the KTM 250 Duke if

250 Duke has 14.3 PS more power.

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 Yamaha WR-155R if

Yamaha WR-155R costs रु 30,000 less ex-showroom.WR-155R has 70 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 Duke

रु 7,79,900

Yamaha

WR-155R

रु 7,49,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 7,79,900

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 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

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

175 mm

245 mm+70 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

·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: 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 display & switch bar

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Meter panel: Fully digital

·Digital speedometer

As of 28 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

·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

·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

·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

·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 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 Duke

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 7,79,900

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 7,94,357

≈ रु 7,58,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 14,556 · 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 Duke 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 30,000 cheaper ex-showroom (4%) and still leads on ground clearance and dealer and service reach.

Choose the KTM 250 Duke 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: 70 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 Duke vs Yamaha WR-155R — questions buyers ask

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

As of October 2026, the Yamaha WR-155R starts at Rs 7.5 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.3 lakh less than the KTM 250 Duke at Rs 7.8 lakh.

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

The KTM 250 Duke costs Rs 7.8 lakh and the Yamaha WR-155R costs Rs 7.5 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

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

On our data the Yamaha WR-155R is the stronger buy: it is रु 30,000 cheaper ex-showroom (4%) and still leads on ground clearance and dealer and service reach. Take the KTM 250 Duke 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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