The motorcycling industry in Nepal can be split into three general segments. The first segment is the commuter segment. Made for the people who need a workhorse of a motorcycle to get stuff done, they are built to get you from one place to another efficiently. It isn’t going to get you anywhere fast, but you’ll get amazing mileage and the running costs are pretty cheap. Think Platinas, Shines, Hayates, and Splendors.

Then there is the 200-300cc segment that dips a toe into performance motorcycling territory. Serving the commuting purpose while remaining a motorcycle that is fun to ride is a tricky business, but that is what most of these motorcycles set out to do. Although still a far cry from actual high-performance motorcycles, this segment keeps the dream alive for motorcycle enthusiasts. The third category includes the ones on the posters we stuck in our bedroom walls and grew up dreaming about one day owning. We’re talking about the Hayabusas and Fireblade here. It will cost you an arm and a leg to purchase and pay for the running costs, but it will all be worth it.