Best touring and adventure bikes in Nepal: prices and specs compared
Wheels of Nepal · Last updated: · 6 min read
For a first adventure bike under Rs 7 lakh, the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 (Rs 6.24 lakh) and Royal Enfield Scram 440 (from Rs 6.90 lakh) are the cheapest of the eight bikes compared here; the Himalayan 450 starts at Rs 10.13 lakh. We have not ridden these bikes, so this is a data comparison, not a test. Prices of every other motorcycle, by brand and engine size, are in our bike price in Nepal list, and the full Royal Enfield and KTM line-ups are explained model by model.
Prices and engines
Indicative ex-showroom prices on the official sites (checked October 2026):
| Bike | Price from | Engine | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 | Rs 6.24 lakh | 249 cc | 19.49 kW | 22.2 Nm |
| Royal Enfield Scram 440 | Rs 6.90 lakh | 443 cc | 18.7 kW | 34 Nm |
| KTM 250 Adventure | Rs 8.10 lakh | 249 cc | 22.8 kW | 25 Nm |
| Triumph Scrambler 400 XC | Rs 8.56 lakh | 398 cc | 29.4 kW | 37.5 Nm |
| Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | Rs 10.13 lakh | 452 cc | 29.44 kW | 40 Nm |
| Zontes ZT350-T | Rs 11.00 lakh | 348 cc | 28.68 kW | 32.8 Nm |
| KTM 390 Adventure | Rs 11.40 lakh | 399 cc | 33.83 kW | 39 Nm |
| CFMoto 450MT | Rs 12.70 lakh | 449.5 cc | not listed | not listed |
| V-Strom SX 250 | 6.24 lakh |
|---|---|
| Scram 440 | 6.9 lakh |
| KTM 250 Adventure | 8.1 lakh |
| Scrambler 400 XC | 8.56 lakh |
| Himalayan 450 | 10.13 lakh |
| Zontes ZT350-T | 11 lakh |
| KTM 390 Adventure | 11.4 lakh |
| CFMoto 450MT | 12.7 lakh |
Source: Official Nepal distributor sites, October 2026
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Rs 10.13 lakh – Rs 10.8 lakh
KTM 390 AdventureRs 11,39,900
Triumph Scrambler 400 XCRs 8,55,900
Suzuki V-Strom SX 250Rs 6,23,900The Himalayan 450 is sold in several colour variants from Rs 10.13 lakh to Rs 10.80 lakh. Power is quoted in kW (1 kW is about 1.34 hp).
Weight, tank and ground clearance
For long rides, a bigger tank, more clearance and less weight help. Blank cells mean the distributor page does not list the figure.
| Bike | Kerb weight | Fuel tank | Ground clearance | Seat height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 | 167 kg | 12 L | 205 mm | 835 mm |
| Royal Enfield Scram 440 | 196 kg | 15 L | 200 mm | 795 mm |
| KTM 250 Adventure | 177 kg | 14.5 L | not listed | not listed |
| Triumph Scrambler 400 XC | 186 kg | 13 L | not listed | 835 mm |
| Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 | 196 kg | 17 L | 230 mm | not listed |
| Zontes ZT350-T | not listed | 19 L | 181 mm | not listed |
| KTM 390 Adventure | 182 kg | 14.5 L | not listed | not listed |
| CFMoto 450MT | 185 kg | 17.5 L | 220 mm | 840 mm |
The V-Strom SX 250 is the lightest listed (167 kg), and the Himalayan 450 has the most listed ground clearance (230 mm). Weight definitions can differ between makers (some quote with fuel, some without), so treat gaps of a few kilograms as equal.
Brakes and electronics
- Himalayan 450: dual-channel ABS, switchable, with a 43 mm upside-down fork.
- KTM 250 Adventure: off-road ABS. KTM 390 Adventure: cornering ABS, switchable.
- Triumph Scrambler 400 XC: ABS front and rear, 43 mm upside-down forks with 150 mm of travel.
- CFMoto 450MT: dual-channel Bosch ABS.
- Zontes ZT350-T: dual-channel ABS, 43 mm fork.
Ask each dealer for the full electronics list of the exact variant (riding modes, traction control, display), as our sources do not list it for every bike.
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450Rs 10.13 lakh – Rs 10.8 lakhvsKTM 390 AdventureRs 11,39,900Compare side by side →Use the compare tool to put any two side by side.
Which one for whom
What we like
- V-Strom SX 250: lowest price and lightest listed weight
- Scram 440: second-cheapest here, with a 795 mm seat, the lowest listed
- Himalayan 450: most ground clearance and 40 Nm of torque
- KTM 390 Adventure: most power listed (33.83 kW)
What could be better
- Zontes ZT350-T: kerb weight and seat height not listed
- CFMoto 450MT: power and torque not listed on our source
- The 450 cc class costs over Rs 10 lakh
- First adventure bike, tight budget: V-Strom SX 250 or Scram 440.
- Rough Himalayan trails: compare clearance and weight: Himalayan 450 first, then 450MT.
- Highway power: KTM 390 Adventure.
- Big tank for remote stretches: Zontes ZT350-T (19 L).
Paying for it
Banks may lend up to 60% of a vehicle's value under the Nepal Rastra Bank limit. On a Himalayan 450 at Rs 10.13 lakh that is up to Rs 6.08 lakh (10.13 × 0.6), leaving about Rs 4.05 lakh as down payment. Use the EMI calculator with your bank's rate. Read the bike and scooter loan guide first.
What is the cheapest adventure bike in Nepal?
Of the eight bikes in this guide, the Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 at Rs 6.24 lakh (indicative ex-showroom, October 2026), then the Royal Enfield Scram 440 from Rs 6.90 lakh. Smaller adventure-style bikes exist in our catalogue, so also browse the bike price list.
What is the Himalayan 450 price in Nepal?
Rs 10.13 lakh to Rs 10.80 lakh depending on colour variant, per the official Royal Enfield Nepal page.
Which adventure bike has the most power here?
The KTM 390 Adventure at 33.83 kW among bikes whose power is listed.
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- Big bikes in Nepal above 440 cc: prices and power
All prices are indicative ex-showroom prices on the official sites (checked October 2026).
Prefer a sportbike? Compare the Yamaha R15 and KTM RC 200.
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