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Morbidelli C252V vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 7 trim prices distributor-verified 28 Sept 2026Comparing C252V vs Mana Black variants
The short answer

Morbidelli C252V costs रु 50,100 less ex-showroom. Himalayan 450 has 14.2 PS more power.

Choose the Morbidelli C252V if
Morbidelli C252V costs रु 50,100 less ex-showroom.

The C252V offers a premium V-Twin cruiser experience at a competitive price, ideal for riders seeking style and smooth belt-drive performance over raw speed.

Pros
Authentic V-Twin engine configuration provides unique character and sound
Low seat height of 710mm makes it highly accessible for shorter riders
Belt drive system ensures a smoother and quieter ride compared to chains
Modern tech features like a TFT display and Bluetooth pairing
Distinctive V-twin engine character and sound
Low 690mm seat height for easy accessibility
Cons
Relatively heavy at 182kg for a 250cc motorcycle
New brand in Nepal with a limited initial service network
150mm ground clearance is low for rougher Nepali rural roads
Power output is modest compared to 250cc-300cc single-cylinder rivals
Heavy 200kg kerb weight for a 250cc bike
Limited service network with only two centers
As of 28 Sept 2026
Choose the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 if
Himalayan 450 has 14.2 PS more power.

The Mana Black is a rally-inspired variant that justifies its higher price with specific functional and aesthetic additions like the rally seat and handguards, appealing to serious adventure riders.

Pros
Rally-inspired functional accessories
Aggressive, stealthy aesthetic
Capable off-road performance
Comprehensive tech package
Cons
Most expensive variant
Tube-type tyres
No mechanical performance upgrades
As of 06 Oct 2026
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Morbidelli
रु 10,29,900Lowest price
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Royal Enfield
रु 10,80,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 10,29,900Cheapest
रु 10,80,000
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
KTM International Trading / Vaidya Group
Alpha Automotive Pvt. Ltd. (Royal Enfield Nepal)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
249 cc
452 cc
Max power
25.5 bhp (25.8 PS)
40 PS+14.2 PS
Max torque
25 Nm
40 Nm+15 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
2,285 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,316 mm
Wheelbase
1,490 mm
1,510 mm+20 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
230 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
8
129Better
Service centres
2
22Better
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Seat height 690 mm
·Reinforced T-bar handlebar with elevated dual clamps integrated into top yoke
·Dual cable throttle control
·Handle switch with illumination
·Front suspension: 37 mm inverted telescopic forks, 115 mm travel
·Rear suspension: multi-link shock absorbers with adjustable preload, 52 mm travel
As of 29 Sept 2026
·Standard seat height: Adjustable 825 mm to 845 mm
·Low seat height: Adjustable 805 mm to 825 mm
As of 04 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Dashboard type: LCD
·Gear indicator: Included
·USB charging port: Included
As of 29 Sept 2026
·Ride modes
·USB type C charging point
·4 inch round TFT display with phone connectivity
·Full Map Navigation (powered by Google Maps)
·Media controls
·Charger port: USB 2.0 Type C - 5 V, 2 A output
·Low fuel warning: 3 L ± 0.5* L
As of 20 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·ABS system: Included, Dual-Channel, Bosch
·Traction control system (TCS): Included
·Front Brake: Disc, 4-piston caliper, 320 mm
·Rear Brake: Disc, 2-piston caliper, 260 mm
·Headlight: LED
·Taillight: LED
·Turn signal: LED
·Hazard light: Included
As of 29 Sept 2026
·Tyres Fr.: 90/90-21"
·Tyres Rr.: 140/80 R 17"
·Brakes Front: Hydraulic disc brake, 320mm ventilated disc, double piston caliper
·Brakes Rear: Hydraulic disc brake 270mm Ventilated disc, single piston caliper
·ABS: Dual Channel ABS, switchable
·Hazard warning Front: 12 V, 2 W x 2 nos
·Hazard warning Rear: 12 V, 4.2 W x 2 nos
·Horn: 12 V, 2.5 A
As of 20 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·2-year whole-vehicle warranty or 20,000 km, whichever comes first
As of 19 Sept 2026
·ASSURED 3 YEARS (badge)
As of 20 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Frame: Double-cradle steel frame
·Front Wheel: Alloy
·Rear Wheel: Alloy
·Front Suspension: 37 mm upside-down telescopic forks, 115 mm travel
·Rear Suspension: Multi-link shock-absorber, preload adjustable, 52 mm travel
·Front Tyre: 130/90-16, CST
·Rear Tyre: 150/80-16, CST
·LED daytime running light (DRL) integrated in headlight
·Full LED lighting front and rear
As of 29 Sept 2026
·Head Lamp: LED Headlamp
·Tail Lamp/Turn Signal Lamp: Integrated turn & tail Lamp, all LED
·Front suspension: Upside down fork, 43 mm, front wheel travel 200 mm
·Rear suspension: Linkage type mono-shock, rear wheel travel 200 mm
·Head lamp: 12 V, FPL 1.5 W LED, low beam 12.12 W, high beam + low beam 14.22 W
·Brake lamp: 12 V, 1.4 W
·Tail lamp: 12 V, 0.31 W
·License plate illuminator: 12 V - LED
·Turn signal Front: 12 V, 2 W x 1 no
·Turn signal Rear: 12 V, 4.2 W x 1 no
As of 20 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU/CKD from China
·Launched in Nepal under the Morbidelli rebrand
·Locally assembled in Parsa, Nepal
·Locally assembled in Parsa, Nepal
·Officially launched in Nepal with showroom presence in Kathmandu
As of 28 Sept 2026
·Locally assembled at Royal Enfield's Simara facility in Bara
As of 06 Oct 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Morbidelli C252V
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

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 10,29,900
रु 10,80,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 12,300
≈ रु 25,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 2,157
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 10,44,131
≈ रु 11,07,457
EMI / month
≈ रु 19,222 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 20,157 · 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 Morbidelli C252V is रु 50,100 cheaper ex-showroom (4.9%), while the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is ahead on dealer and service reach and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Morbidelli C252V if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
Choose the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
  • you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often

Measured: 20 more service centres in Nepal (22 vs 2); 14.2 PS more power; 15 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

Trim prices distributor-verified
1 of 7

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 28 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Morbidelli: 8 showrooms, 2 service centres · Royal Enfield: 129 showrooms, 22 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.

Morbidelli C252V vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Morbidelli C252V or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

As of October 2026, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 starts at Rs 10.13 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.17 lakh less than the Morbidelli C252V at Rs 10.3 lakh.

What is the price of the Morbidelli C252V and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in Nepal?

The Morbidelli C252V costs Rs 10.3 lakh and the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 costs Rs 10.13 lakh to Rs 10.8 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Morbidelli C252V or the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

These two split the decision: the Morbidelli C252V is रु 50,100 cheaper ex-showroom (4.9%), while the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is ahead on dealer and service reach and power — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Morbidelli C252V if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 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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