Adventure
KTM 250 Adventure
Our most capable bike for long Himalayan routes like Mustang and Manang.
- Engine
- 248 cc
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Fuel
- Petrol
Rs 4,000 / day
Pokhara • Mustang
Mustang Motorcycle Rental from Pokhara
Mustang is the trip most of our riders come for. It's also the trip where the wrong bike, or a rushed plan, causes the most trouble. Here's how we talk it through with riders at the shop.
Why the bike matters here
The route north is not one surface. Sealed sections give way to loose gravel and rough patches without much warning, and you'll be riding for hours at a time. A bike with real suspension travel, upright seating and a relaxed engine turns a punishing day into an enjoyable one.
Weight matters as much as power. If you can't pick the bike up on your own on loose ground, it's the wrong bike for this trip regardless of the badge on the tank.
Preparing before you leave
- Ride the bike around the valley for a day first — it's the cheapest test.
- Pack for cold and wind, even when Pokhara is warm.
- Fill fuel when you can, not when you have to.
- Build spare days into the plan for weather.
- Confirm permits, route access and current conditions with the relevant local authority close to your departure date. We won't guess these on your behalf.
Bikes we'd suggest for Mustang
Adventure category, and the one most riders end up on is the Royal Enfield Scram 411 (Himalayan platform).
Adventure
Hero Xpulse 200 4V
Light, forgiving dual-sport — a confidence-builder for your first gravel roads.
- Engine
- 199 cc
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Fuel
- Petrol
Rs 2,500 / day
Adventure
Hero Xpulse 210
The newest Xpulse — more power for rough roads and long mountain days.
- Engine
- 210 cc
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Fuel
- Petrol
Rs 3,000 / day
What to ask before departure
- 1.Which bike would you take on this route, and why?
- 2.What condition is this specific bike in right now?
- 3.What do I do if the bike fails a long way from Pokhara?
- 4.What's the return arrangement if weather delays me?
- 5.Who should I check with about permits and current road access?
Read next: planning a Mustang motorcycle trip, choosing a bike for Mustang or the Mustang destination overview.
Planning a Mustang ride?
Talk it through with us before you book.