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Jawa Forty Two vs KTM RC 200 in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 18, 2026

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Jawa Forty Two

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At a glance
Jawa Forty TwoKTM RC 200
Ex-showroom priceRs 6.73 lakh – Rs 7.58 lakhRs 6.75 lakh – Rs 6.95 lakh
Fuelpetrolpetrol
Variants on sale32
DistributorAgni MotoInc Pvt. Ltd.Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.
Variant-wise prices (July 18, 2026)

Jawa Forty Two

Forty-Two (ABS)रु 6,73,000
Forty-Two (Dual ABS)रु 7,04,000
Forty-Two 2.1रु 7,58,000

KTM RC 200

RC 200रु 6,94,900
(Standard)रु 6,74,900
Specifications — Forty Two Forty-Two (ABS) vs RC 200 (Standard)
CategoryJawa Forty TwoKTM RC 200
Battery & Range
  • Fuel tank capacity 14 litres
  • Claimed mileage around 35–37 kmpl
  • Fuel tank capacity 13.7 L (global-spec, Ficha Técnica Ktm RC 200 Migrante PDF)[5]
  • Claimed mileage ~35 kmpl (bikebazarnepal.com)[9]
Motor Power & Drivetrain
  • 293 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine
  • Max power ~27 bhp, torque ~27 Nm
  • 6-speed manual gearbox, chain drive
  • Single-channel ABS front disc, rear drum
  • 199.5 cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled engine (global-spec, ktm.com)[4]
  • Power 25 PS @ 10,000 rpm (India-spec, KTM RC RANGE V6.1 PDF)[10]
  • Torque 19.2–19.5 Nm @ ~8,000 rpm (India/global-spec, PDF)[10][5]
  • 6-speed manual gearbox (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • Wet multi-disc clutch, mechanically actuated (India-spec, fasterwheeler.com)[8]
  • Chain final drive (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
  • Wheelbase 1369 mm
  • Ground clearance 165 mm
  • Wheelbase 1357 mm (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • Ground clearance 158 mm (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
Dimensions
  • Length ~2122 mm
  • Width ~789 mm, height ~1165 mm
  • Seat height 765 mm
  • Kerb weight ~172 kg
  • Length 1970 mm (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • Width 839 mm (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • Height 1244 mm (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • Seat height 824 mm (global-spec, ktm.com / PDF)[4][5]
  • Kerb weight 151 kg (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
Cargo
  • No underseat storage; small side toolbox only
  • No significant underseat storage; track-focused supersport (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
Comfort & Interior
  • Single-piece flat seat, moderate padding
  • Mid-set footpegs, upright riding posture
  • Telescopic front forks, twin rear shocks
  • Sporty clip-on handlebars with committed riding posture (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • Split seats for rider and pillion (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • WP APEX front and rear suspension for better ride (India-spec, fasterwheeler.com)[8]
Infotainment & Convenience
  • Analog speedometer with digital odometer
  • Trip meter and fuel gauge included
  • Electric starter, engine kill switch
  • Fully digital instrument console (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • Displays speed, RPM, fuel level, trip, and more (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • No built-in Bluetooth or navigation reported (Not disclosed officially (As of: 18/07/2026))
Safety
  • Single-channel ABS, front disc brake
  • Rear drum brake, tubed tyres
  • Rear-view mirrors and side-stand
  • Front disc brake 320 mm, ventilated (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • Rear disc brake 230 mm, ventilated (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • Dual-channel ABS likely, BS6-compliant Nepal bike (bikebazarnepal.com)[9]
  • Tubeless tyres: 110/70-17 front, 150/60-17 rear (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
Design & Exterior
  • Retro roadster design with minimal chrome
  • Spoke wheels, round headlamp
  • Six colour options including Lumos Lime, Halley’s Teal
  • Comet Red, Nebula Blue, Galactic Green, Starlight Blue shades
  • Fully-faired supersport design with sharp bodywork (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • Projector-style front headlamp cluster (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • Sporty graphics similar to India-spec RC 200 (India-spec, KTM RC RANGE V6.1 PDF)[10]
Sales & Imports
  • Officially imported and sold by Agni MotoInc
  • Available in major Nepali cities with dedicated Jawa showrooms
  • Imported from India, brand origin Austria (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • Official importer HH Bajaj for Nepal (bikebazarnepal.com)[9]
  • BS6-compliant model sold in Nepal (bikebazarnepal.com)[9]
Value for Money Verdict
  • Positioned as retro-style alternative to Royal Enfield Classic
  • Considered premium in 250–300 cc class in Nepal
  • On-road price around NPR 6,74,900 in Nepal (bikebazarnepal.com)[9]
  • Positioned as premium entry supersport in 200 cc class (bikebazarnepal.com)[9]
Pros
  • Strong mid-range performance from 293 cc engine
  • Appealing classic styling and colour choices
  • Comfortable upright ergonomics for city rides
  • Strong performance for 200 cc segment (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • Aggressive track-focused handling and chassis (India-spec, fasterwheeler.com)[8]
  • Modern styling and premium brand appeal (bikebazarnepal.com)[9]
Cons
  • Single-channel ABS less safe than dual ABS
  • Limited service network outside major cities
  • No significant storage or touring features
  • Committed riding posture may be uncomfortable for city use (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • Limited practicality and storage space (Ficha Técnica RC 200 PDF)[5]
  • Premium pricing versus commuter 200 cc bikes (bikebazarnepal.com)[9]

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Jawa Forty Two or KTM RC 200?

As of July 2026, the Jawa Forty Two starts at Rs 6.73 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.02 lakh less than the KTM RC 200 at Rs 6.75 lakh.

What is the price of the Jawa Forty Two and KTM RC 200 in Nepal?

The Jawa Forty Two costs Rs 6.73 lakh to Rs 7.58 lakh and the KTM RC 200 costs Rs 6.75 lakh to Rs 6.95 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Jawa Forty Two or the KTM RC 200?

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