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Jawa 42 vs Jawa Classic in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 14, 2026

At a glance
Jawa 42Jawa Classic
Ex-showroom priceRs 6.47 lakh – Rs 7.58 lakhRs 6.49 lakh – Rs 7.36 lakh
Fuelpetrolpetrol
Variants on sale54
DistributorAgni Motoinc Pvt. Ltd. (Agni MotoInc, subsidiary of Agni Group)Agni Motoinc Pvt. Ltd. (Agni MotoInc, subsidiary of Agni Group)
Variant-wise prices (July 14, 2026)

Jawa 42

Jawa 42 (Single Channel ABS)रु 6,46,750
Jawa 42 (Dual Channel ABS)रु 6,48,000
Single-ABSरु 6,73,000
Dual-ABSरु 7,04,000
Version 2.1रु 7,58,000

Jawa Classic

Single ABSरु 6,48,500
Jawa Classic ABS (Single Channel ABS)रु 7,00,500
Jawa Classic (Double Channel ABS)रु 7,36,000
Dual ABSरु 6,76,500
Specifications — 42 Single-ABS vs Classic Single ABS
CategoryJawa 42Jawa Classic
Battery & Range
  • Fuel tank: 13 L (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • Mileage: 33 kmpl (bikedekho.com).
  • Fuel tank 13–14 L; mileage ~33 kmpl
Motor Power & Drivetrain
  • 293 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, EFI engine (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • 6-speed gearbox (YouTube transcript).
  • Power: 27.3 bhp (YouTube transcript).
  • Torque: 27.02 Nm (YouTube transcript).
  • 293cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, FI engine
  • Max power ~26.5–27.3 PS
  • Max torque ~27–28 Nm
  • 6-speed constant-mesh gearbox
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
  • Wheelbase: 1369 mm (YouTube transcript).
  • Ground clearance: 165 mm (bikedekho.com).
  • Wheelbase 1,369 mm
  • Ground clearance not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Dimensions
  • Kerb weight: 182 kg (bikedekho.com).
  • Seat height: 765 mm (YouTube transcript).
  • Seat height 765 mm
  • Kerb weight 172 kg
  • Overall length/width/height not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Cargo
  • Underseat storage: Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-13).
  • Underseat storage minimal; not quantified officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
Comfort & Interior
  • Single-seat roadster layout (bikedekho.com).
  • Seat height suits average-height riders (YouTube transcript).
  • Retro bench seat with standard padding
  • Ergonomic upright riding posture
Infotainment & Convenience
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-13).
  • Analog instrument cluster with basic readouts
  • No factory Bluetooth or navigation
Safety
  • Single-channel ABS (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • Front and rear disc brakes (YouTube transcript).
  • Front disc with ABS, rear drum
  • Optional rear disc with ABS on higher trim
  • Single-channel ABS on this variant
Design & Exterior
  • Classic roadster styling (bikedekho.com).
  • Twin-exhaust design mentioned (YouTube transcript).
  • Classic retro styling with chrome elements
  • Available colors: Black, Maroon, Grey
  • Spoke wheels with vintage look
Sales & Imports
  • Agni MotoInc is the sole authorized importer and distributor in Nepal (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • Nepal price listed at Rs. 673,000 (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • Imported as CBU units to Nepal
  • Agni MotoInc sole authorized importer
  • Sold via Jawa showrooms across major Nepali cities
Value for Money Verdict
  • Lower-priced Nepal variant in the reported lineup (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • Strong value if single-channel ABS is acceptable (inference from price/spec mix).
  • Positioned as premium retro alternative to Royal Enfield
  • Price considered competitive for classic segment
Pros
  • Cheaper than Dual-ABS and Version 2.1 (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • Good fuel economy for the class: 33 kmpl (bikedekho.com).
  • Light enough for a 293 cc retro roadster at 182 kg (bikedekho.com).
  • Strong mid-range performance from 293cc engine
  • Authentic vintage design appeal
  • Liquid-cooled, fuel-injected modern mechanicals
Cons
  • Only single-channel ABS (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • Underseat storage not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-13).
  • No Nepal-official brochure/spec PDF was found in the provided results.
  • Rear drum brake on base variant less confidence inspiring
  • Ground clearance and full dimensions not clearly promoted (As of: 13/07/2026)
  • Limited underseat storage practicality

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Jawa 42 or Jawa Classic?

As of July 2026, the Jawa 42 starts at Rs 6.47 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.02 lakh less than the Jawa Classic at Rs 6.49 lakh.

What is the price of the Jawa 42 and Jawa Classic in Nepal?

The Jawa 42 costs Rs 6.47 lakh to Rs 7.58 lakh and the Jawa Classic costs Rs 6.49 lakh to Rs 7.36 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Jawa 42 or the Jawa Classic?

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