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Honda CBR 250R vs Jawa Forty-Twoin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 31 Jul 2026Comparing STD vs 42 BS6 – Single Channel ABS variants
The short answer

Jawa Forty-Two costs रु 6,900 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Honda CBR 250R if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
Choose the Jawa Forty-Two if
Jawa Forty-Two costs रु 6,900 less ex-showroom.

Competitive pricing versus other retro 250–300cc bikes Offers distinctive Jawa heritage appeal

Pros
Strong mid-range performance from 293cc engine
Attractive modern-retro styling and colour options
Liquid-cooled engine in classic segment
Cons
Single-channel ABS less reassuring than dual ABS
Limited dealership spread outside Kathmandu initially
Underseat storage and practicality are minimal (Not disclosed officially (As of: 19/07/2026))
As of 19 Jul 2026
15 rows compared
Honda
रु 6,79,900
Jawa Forty-Two price in Nepal
Jawa
रु 6,73,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 6,79,900
रु 6,73,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 6,79,900 – रु 7,92,900
रु 6,73,000 – रु 7,58,000
Variants on sale
4
6
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
Agni MotoInc Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
No specific official cash discount disclosed
2 offers on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
293 cc
Max power
Not disclosed
26.51 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
27.05 Nm
Transmission
Not disclosed
manual
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
2,122 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,090 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,369 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
165 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
216Better
60
Service centres
143Better
74
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
Not disclosed
·Single-piece seat with retro stitching
·Ergonomic upright riding posture
·Standard telescopic front forks for comfort
·Gas-filled rear twin shock absorbers
As of 19 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
Not disclosed
·Analogue speedometer with digital odometer
·Standard halogen headlamp
·Side-stand engine cut-off not mentioned (Not disclosed officially (As of: 19/07/2026))
As of 19 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
Not disclosed
·Single-channel ABS front
·Front disc brake, rear drum brake
·Tubeless tyres on alloy wheels not confirmed (Not disclosed officially (As of: 19/07/2026))
As of 19 Jul 2026
Design & Exterior
Not disclosed
·Modern-retro roadster styling
·Round headlamp and bar-end mirrors
·Six colour options: Teal, Green, Blue, Lime, Nebula, Red
·Minimal side panels with Forty Two badging
As of 19 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
Not disclosed
·Price in Nepal: Rs 6,73,000 (ABS) on-road
·Imported as CBU units to Nepal
·Sold via Agni MotoInc network
As of 19 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Honda CBR 250R
Jawa Forty-Two

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 6,79,900
रु 6,73,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 12,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 2,157
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 6,88,631
≈ रु 6,87,457
EMI / month
≈ रु 12,689 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 12,561 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Honda CBR 250R full detailsJawa Forty-Two full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Honda CBR 250R vs Jawa Forty-Two — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda CBR 250R or Jawa Forty-Two?

As of July 2026, the Jawa Forty-Two starts at Rs 6.73 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.07 lakh less than the Honda CBR 250R at Rs 6.8 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda CBR 250R and Jawa Forty-Two in Nepal?

The Honda CBR 250R costs Rs 6.8 lakh to Rs 7.93 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 CBR 250R 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. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

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