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Jawa 42 vs Yamaha R15M in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 14, 2026

At a glance
Jawa 42Yamaha R15M
Ex-showroom priceRs 6.47 lakh – Rs 7.58 lakhRs 6.34 lakh – Rs 6.4 lakh
Fuelpetrolpetrol
Variants on sale52
DistributorAgni Motoinc Pvt. Ltd. (Agni MotoInc, subsidiary of Agni Group)MAW Rides 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

Yamaha R15M

R15Mरु 6,39,900
Yamaha R15Mरु 6,33,900
Specifications — 42 Single-ABS vs R15M Yamaha R15M
CategoryJawa 42Yamaha R15M
Battery & Range
  • Fuel tank: 13 L (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • Mileage: 33 kmpl (bikedekho.com).
  • Fuel tank capacity: 11 litres
  • Claimed mileage: 40 kmpl
  • 155cc liquid-cooled FI engine, BS6-compliant
  • Engine output: 18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
  • Torque: 14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
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).
  • 155cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve single-cylinder
  • Fuel injection with VVA (variable valve actuation)
  • 6-speed gearbox, wet multi-plate clutch
  • Electric starter only, no kick start
  • Claimed top speed: 140 km/h
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
  • Wheelbase: 1369 mm (YouTube transcript).
  • Ground clearance: 165 mm (bikedekho.com).
  • Wheelbase: 1325 mm
  • Ground clearance: 170 mm
  • Seat height: 815 mm
  • Kerb weight: 142 kg
Dimensions
  • Kerb weight: 182 kg (bikedekho.com).
  • Seat height: 765 mm (YouTube transcript).
  • Overall length: 1990 mm
  • Overall width: 725 mm
  • Overall height: 1135 mm
  • Sports bike body type, faired design
Cargo
  • Underseat storage: Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-13).
  • No dedicated underseat cargo storage mentioned (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))
  • Pillion seat present but sporty and compact
Comfort & Interior
  • Single-seat roadster layout (bikedekho.com).
  • Seat height suits average-height riders (YouTube transcript).
  • Clip-on handlebars with aggressive riding posture
  • Split seats with special seat design on R15M
  • Upside-down front forks improve ride quality
  • Linked-type monocross rear suspension
  • Seat height 815 mm may feel tall for short riders
Infotainment & Convenience
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-13).
  • Fully digital instrument cluster
  • Bluetooth-enabled instrument console, Yamaha connectivity
  • Two display modes: Street and Track
  • Gear position indicator and trip functions
  • Engine kill switch and hazard light not specifically detailed (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))
Safety
  • Single-channel ABS (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • Front and rear disc brakes (YouTube transcript).
  • Dual-channel ABS standard
  • Traction control system standard on R15M
  • Quick shifter standard on R15M
  • Front disc brake: 282 mm
  • Rear disc brake: 220 mm
  • Tubeless tyres front and rear
Design & Exterior
  • Classic roadster styling (bikedekho.com).
  • Twin-exhaust design mentioned (YouTube transcript).
  • Sporty full-faired design inspired by bigger R-series
  • USD front forks with golden finish
  • Metallic Grey colour officially highlighted
  • Special graphics, 3D R15M emblem, special seat
  • Alloy wheels, 100/80-17 front tyre
  • 140/70R17 radial rear tyre
  • LED headlamp and LED tail/turn indicators
Sales & Imports
  • Agni MotoInc is the sole authorized importer and distributor in Nepal (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • Nepal price listed at Rs. 673,000 (bikebazarnepal.com).
  • Authorised distributor: MAW Enterprises, Yamaha Nepal
  • Officially available in Nepal bike market
  • Positioned above standard R15 V4 in pricing
  • Launch reported as latest Yamaha sports bike in Nepal
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).
  • Price around Rs 6,33,900 on-road Nepal
  • Earlier launch price quoted as Rs 5,79,900
  • Higher price than base R15 V4 by ~Rs 30,000
  • Offers advanced features: traction control, quick shifter
  • Considered premium entry-level sports bike
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 performance from 155cc VVA engine
  • Advanced safety: dual-channel ABS and traction control
  • Quick shifter standard for sportier riding
  • Modern Bluetooth digital console with two modes
  • Aggressive R-series styling and premium feel
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.
  • High seat height may be challenging for shorter riders
  • Aggressive riding posture less comfortable for daily commuting
  • Premium pricing versus other 150–160cc bikes
  • Underseat and practical storage limited (Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026))

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Jawa 42 or Yamaha R15M?

As of July 2026, the Yamaha R15M starts at Rs 6.34 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.13 lakh less than the Jawa 42 at Rs 6.47 lakh.

What is the price of the Jawa 42 and Yamaha R15M in Nepal?

The Jawa 42 costs Rs 6.47 lakh to Rs 7.58 lakh and the Yamaha R15M costs Rs 6.34 lakh to Rs 6.4 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Jawa 42 or the Yamaha R15M?

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