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Honda CB350 RS vs Jawa Forty Two in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 18, 2026

At a glance

	Honda CB350 RS	Jawa Forty Two
Ex-showroom price	Rs 6.89 lakh	Rs 6.73 lakh – Rs 7.58 lakh
Fuel	petrol	petrol
Variants on sale	1	3
Distributor	Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.	Agni MotoInc Pvt. Ltd.

Variant-wise prices (July 18, 2026)

Honda CB350 RS

DLX	रु 6,89,000

Jawa Forty Two

Forty-Two (ABS)	रु 6,73,000
Forty-Two (Dual ABS)	रु 7,04,000
Forty-Two 2.1	रु 7,58,000

Specifications — CB350 RS DLX vs Forty Two Forty-Two (ABS)

Category	Honda CB350 RS	Jawa Forty Two
Battery & Range	Not disclosed officially	Fuel tank capacity 14 litres Claimed mileage around 35–37 kmpl
Motor Power & Drivetrain	Not disclosed officially	293 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine Max power ~27 bhp, torque ~27 Nm 6-speed manual gearbox, chain drive Single-channel ABS front disc, rear drum
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Not disclosed officially	Wheelbase 1369 mm Ground clearance 165 mm
Dimensions	Not disclosed officially	Length ~2122 mm Width ~789 mm, height ~1165 mm Seat height 765 mm Kerb weight ~172 kg
Cargo	Not disclosed officially	No underseat storage; small side toolbox only
Comfort & Interior	Not disclosed officially	Single-piece flat seat, moderate padding Mid-set footpegs, upright riding posture Telescopic front forks, twin rear shocks
Infotainment & Convenience	Not disclosed officially	Analog speedometer with digital odometer Trip meter and fuel gauge included Electric starter, engine kill switch
Safety	Not disclosed officially	Single-channel ABS, front disc brake Rear drum brake, tubed tyres Rear-view mirrors and side-stand
Design & Exterior	Not disclosed officially	Retro roadster design with minimal chrome Spoke wheels, round headlamp Six colour options including Lumos Lime, Halley’s Teal Comet Red, Nebula Blue, Galactic Green, Starlight Blue shades
Sales & Imports	Not disclosed officially	Officially imported and sold by Agni MotoInc Available in major Nepali cities with dedicated Jawa showrooms
Value for Money Verdict	Not disclosed officially	Positioned as retro-style alternative to Royal Enfield Classic Considered premium in 250–300 cc class in Nepal
Pros	Not disclosed officially	Strong mid-range performance from 293 cc engine Appealing classic styling and colour choices Comfortable upright ergonomics for city rides
Cons	Not disclosed officially	Single-channel ABS less safe than dual ABS Limited service network outside major cities No significant storage or touring features

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda CB350 RS or Jawa Forty Two?

As of July 2026, the Jawa Forty Two starts at Rs 6.73 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.16 lakh less than the Honda CB350 RS at Rs 6.89 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda CB350 RS and Jawa Forty Two in Nepal?

The Honda CB350 RS costs Rs 6.89 lakh and the Jawa Forty Two costs Rs 6.73 lakh to Rs 7.58 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Honda CB350 RS or the Jawa Forty Two?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you — both are listed on the model pages. There is no single winner: the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

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