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Jawa 42 vs Triumph Speed 400 in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 14, 2026

At a glance
Jawa 42Triumph Speed 400
Ex-showroom priceRs 6.47 lakh – Rs 7.58 lakhRs 6.6 lakh
Fuelpetrolpetrol
Variants on sale51
DistributorAgni Motoinc Pvt. Ltd. (Agni MotoInc, subsidiary of Agni Group)Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.
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

Triumph Speed 400

Speed 400रु 6,59,900
Specifications — 42 Single-ABS vs Speed 400 Speed 400
CategoryJawa 42Triumph Speed 400
Battery & Range
  • Fuel tank: 13 L (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • Mileage: 33 kmpl (bikedekho.com).
  • Fuel tank: 13 litres; mileage not disclosed in Nepal sources (triumphmotorcyclesnepal.com; TechLekh).
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).
  • 398.15 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC engine (triumphmotorcyclesnepal.com).
  • 40 PS / 39.5 bhp and 37.5 Nm torque (triumphmotorcyclesnepal.com; OnlineKhabar).
  • 6-speed gearbox with wet multi-plate slip clutch (triumphmotorcyclesnepal.com; NepalDrives).
  • Bosch electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control (triumphmotorcyclesnepal.com).
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
  • Wheelbase: 1369 mm (YouTube transcript).
  • Ground clearance: 165 mm (bikedekho.com).
  • Ground clearance: 170 mm (YouTube result; not officially confirmed in Nepal distributor source).
  • Seat height: 790 mm (NepalDrives).
  • Wet weight: 170 kg (NepalDrives; OnlineKhabar).
Dimensions
  • Kerb weight: 182 kg (bikedekho.com).
  • Seat height: 765 mm (YouTube transcript).
  • Width: 814 mm (OnlineKhabar).
  • Height: 1084 mm (OnlineKhabar).
  • Wheel size: 17-inch wheels (NepalDrives).
  • Overall length and wheelbase not disclosed in Nepal sources (As of: 2026-07-13).
Cargo
  • Underseat storage: Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-13).
  • Underseat storage not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-13).
Comfort & Interior
  • Single-seat roadster layout (bikedekho.com).
  • Seat height suits average-height riders (YouTube transcript).
  • Slip/assist clutch for easier city riding (NepalDrives; Aarthik News).
  • Roadster-specific geometry for urban agility (NepalDrives).
  • Service interval: 16,000 km internationally, not Nepal-confirmed (NepalDrives).
Infotainment & Convenience
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-13).
  • Ride-by-wire throttle (Aarthik News).
  • Switchable traction control and ABS (Aarthik News).
  • LED lighting and immobilizer (Aarthik News).
  • Semi-digital instrument console and USB Type-C port reported in Nepali video coverage (YouTube result).
Safety
  • Single-channel ABS (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • Front and rear disc brakes (YouTube transcript).
  • Dual-channel ABS reported in Nepali video coverage (YouTube result).
  • Switchable traction control (Aarthik News).
  • Immobilizer (Aarthik News).
Design & Exterior
  • Classic roadster styling (bikedekho.com).
  • Twin-exhaust design mentioned (YouTube transcript).
  • Available Nepal colours: Carnival Red, Caspian Blue, Phantom Black (OnlineKhabar).
  • Modern retro roadster styling (OnlineKhabar).
  • 43mm upside-down front forks and mono-shock rear suspension (NepalDrives).
Sales & Imports
  • Agni MotoInc is the sole authorized importer and distributor in Nepal (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • Nepal price listed at Rs. 673,000 (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • Official Nepal introductory price: Rs 639,900; later reported at Rs 659,900 (Aarthik News; TechLekh; NepalDrives).
  • Price increased by Rs 10,000 to Rs 649,900 in one report (Meroauto).
  • Current Nepal-market listing in TechLekh shows Rs 659,900 (TechLekh).
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).
  • Strong value in Nepal for a 400cc-class retro roadster (NepalDrives; TechLekh).
  • Price has risen from launch, so value is slightly weaker than at introduction (Aarthik News; TechLekh).
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).
  • Punchy 398.15 cc engine (triumphmotorcyclesnepal.com).
  • Light, agile roadster character (Aarthik News; NepalDrives).
  • Ride-by-wire and traction control (Aarthik News).
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.
  • Underseat storage not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-13).
  • Exact Nepal on-road breakdown not disclosed in sources (As of: 2026-07-13).
  • Conflicting Nepal prices across portals (Aarthik News; Meroauto; TechLekh; NepalDrives).

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Jawa 42 or Triumph Speed 400?

As of July 2026, the Jawa 42 starts at Rs 6.47 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.13 lakh less than the Triumph Speed 400 at Rs 6.6 lakh.

What is the price of the Jawa 42 and Triumph Speed 400 in Nepal?

The Jawa 42 costs Rs 6.47 lakh to Rs 7.58 lakh and the Triumph Speed 400 costs Rs 6.6 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Jawa 42 or the Triumph Speed 400?

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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