Off-road bikes, also known as dirt bikes are becoming popular among the youths in Nepal. These bikes are preferred because of its design, high performance, stylish looks, high ground clearance and gripping tires. Off-road bikes are normally used for long distanced travel or to ride on difficult roads. These bikes are designed in a way where they can handle maximum damage.
Various automobile companies have introduced their off-road bikes/dirt bikes in Nepal. There is stiff competition among those companies. So what are the options available to the youths of Nepal in the section of off-road bikes? Without further delay, let’s check out the top 5 off-road bikes in Nepal.
Top 5 off-road bikes in Nepal.
| Name | Price |
| Ducati Hypermotard 821 | 27 lakhs |
| Cross X 250 SE | 6 lakhs and 50 thousand |
| UM DSR Hypershot | 4 lakhs and 35 thousand |
| Honda XR 150L | 5 lakhs and 25 thousand |
| Crossfire NC250 | 6 lakhs |
Ducati Hypermotard 821
The Ducati Hypermotard 821 is one of the best off-road bikes available in Nepal. It is famous for its built quality and appealing looks. This off-road bike also comes with a high-performance engine of 821cc. It has 8v, V-twin engine with Tubular steel trellis and cast Ali single-sided swingarm frame. However, this beast comes with a huge price tag of 27 lakhs.
| Displacement | 821.1 cc |
| Engine | Liquid Cooled, 8v, V-twin |
| Max Power | 108.4 bhp @ 9,250 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 89 Nm @ 7,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
| No. of Cylinders | 2 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16 l |
| Kerb Weight | 205 kg |
Cross X 250 SE
Originated in Japan, Cross X 250 SE has evolved through time. Known for its high performance, style and durability, Cross X 250 SE is sold in many countries around the world such as USA, Canada, Australia and many more. Though it is not as expensive as Ducati Hypermotard 821, it does not come cheap. The price of Cross X 250 SE is 6 lakhs and 50 thousand in Nepal.
| Displacement | 249.6 cc |
| Engine | Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, Single Cylinder |
| Max Power | 22.5kw(29.8HP) @9000 RPM |
| Transmission | 6 Gears |
| No. of Cylinders | 1 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 7l |
| Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 |
UM DSR Hypershot
UM has designed and built the DSR Hypershot to run in the jungle track and off-road. The UM DSR Hypershot has 2 different variants available in Nepal- Hypershot 200 and Hypershot 230. The price of UM DSR Hypershot 200 is 4 lakhs while the DSR Hypershot costs 4 lakhs and 35 thousand in Nepal.
| Displacement | 223 cc |
| Engine | Air Cooling, Single cylinder, 4-stroke |
| Max Power | 16 HP @ 7500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 17.69 Nm @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual |
| No. of Cylinders | 1 |
| Kerb Weight | 175 kg |
Honda XR 150 L
The Honda XR 150L is one of the many off-road bikes from Honda. Known for its sleek design, XR 150L has a catchphrase “The Ultimate Dirt Slinger”. Honda XR 150L costs 5 lakhs and 25 thousand in Nepal.
| Displacement | 149 cc |
| Power (BHP): | 6 BHP |
| No of Gears: | 5 |
| Seat Height: | 825 mm |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Ltr |
| Fuel Supply: | EFI |
| Starter: | Electric & Kick |
| Mileage: | 40 KMPL |
Crossfire NC250
Crossfire is a known name to bike lovers all around the world. Known for its dirt bike, crossfire has a reputation of producing world-class off-road bikes. Crossfire NC250 is the upgraded version of Crossfire XZ 250RR. The NC250 costs a total of 6 lakhs in Nepal and is available in variants like Dirt and Motard.
| Displacement | 249.6cc |
| Engine | Liquid-Cooled Engine |
| Max Power | 30.15BHP |
| Maximum Torque | 23Nm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
| Braking | Front Disc and Rear Disc (with Brembo Braking) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 9 l |
| Kerb Weight | 107 kg |
