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Jawa Classic vs Jawa Forty-Two in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Sept 2026Comparing Single ABS vs 42 BS6 – Single Channel ABS variants

The short answer

Jawa Classic costs रु 24,500 less ex-showroom. Classic has 0.8 PS more power.

Choose the Jawa Classic if

Jawa Classic costs रु 24,500 less ex-showroom.Classic has 0.8 PS more power.

Positioned as premium retro alternative to Royal Enfield Price considered competitive for classic segment

Pros

Strong mid-range performance from 293cc engine

Authentic vintage design appeal

Liquid-cooled, fuel-injected modern mechanicals

Cons

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

As of 13 Jul 2026

Choose the Jawa Forty-Two if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

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

Jawa

Classic

रु 6,48,500Lowest price

Jawa

Forty-Two

रु 6,73,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 6,48,500Cheapest

रु 6,73,000

Range, all variants

रु 6,48,500 – रु 7,36,000

रु 6,73,000 – रु 7,58,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Agni MotoInc Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No specific cash discount scheme disclosed officially

1 offer on other variants

cash

No specific official cash discount disclosed

2 offers on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

293 cc

Max power

27.3 PS+0.8 PS

26.5 PS

Max torque

28 Nm+0.9 Nm

27.1 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

Service centres

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Retro bench seat with standard padding

·Ergonomic upright riding posture

As of 13 Jul 2026

·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

·Analog instrument cluster with basic readouts

·No factory Bluetooth or navigation

As of 13 Jul 2026

·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

·Front disc with ABS, rear drum

·Optional rear disc with ABS on higher trim

·Single-channel ABS on this variant

As of 13 Jul 2026

·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

·Classic retro styling with chrome elements

·Available colors: Black, Maroon, Grey

·Spoke wheels with vintage look

As of 13 Jul 2026

·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

·Imported as CBU units to Nepal

·Agni MotoInc sole authorized importer

·Sold via Jawa showrooms across major Nepali cities

As of 13 Jul 2026

·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.

Jawa Classic

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 6,48,500

रु 6,73,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 12,300

≈ रु 12,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 2,157

≈ रु 2,157

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 6,62,957

≈ रु 6,87,457

EMI / month

≈ रु 12,103 · 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.

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Jawa Classic vs Jawa Forty-Two — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Jawa Classic or Jawa Forty-Two?

As of September 2026, the Jawa Classic starts at Rs 6.49 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.24 lakh less than the Jawa Forty-Two at Rs 6.73 lakh.

What is the price of the Jawa Classic and Jawa Forty-Two in Nepal?

The Jawa Classic costs Rs 6.49 lakh to Rs 7.36 lakh and the Jawa Forty-Two costs Rs 6.73 lakh to Rs 7.58 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Jawa Classic 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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