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Jawa Forty-Two vs Royal Enfield Scram 440 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 05 Sept 2026Comparing 42 BS6 – Single Channel ABS vs Trail variants

The short answer

Jawa Forty-Two costs रु 16,900 less ex-showroom. Forty-Two has 0.8 PS more power.

Choose the Jawa Forty-Two if

Jawa Forty-Two costs रु 16,900 less ex-showroom.Forty-Two has 0.8 PS more power.

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

Choose the Royal Enfield Scram 440 if

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

Better value-focused variant; spoke wheels and tube tyres suit light trail use but add puncture hassle. Ideal for riders wanting affordable access to the 443 cc platform and retro scrambler looks without paying extra for alloys.

Pros

Lowest entry price into Royal Enfield’s new 443 cc platform in Nepal.

Wire-spoke wheels and tube tyres offer authentic scrambler look and durability off-road.

Stiffened frame allows fitting a touring top box, improving practicality.

Dual-channel ABS and LED headlamp add basic but important safety and usability.

Cons

Tube-type tyres make puncture repairs harder than tubeless on Nepali highways.

Feature set is spartan versus rivals; no ride modes, traction control or connectivity.

Kerb weight near 200 kg may intimidate new riders at low speeds.

As of 30 Aug 2026

15 rows compared

Jawa

Forty-Two

रु 6,73,000Lowest price

Royal Enfield

Scram 440

रु 6,89,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 6,73,000Cheapest

रु 6,89,900

Range, all variants

रु 6,73,000 – रु 7,58,000

रु 6,89,900 – रु 6,99,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

Agni MotoInc Pvt. Ltd.

Alpha Automotive Pvt. Ltd. (Royal Enfield Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No specific official cash discount disclosed

2 offers on other variants

cash

Introductory ex-showroom pricing around launch period

1 offer on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

293 cc

443 cc

Max power

26.5 PS+0.8 PS

25.4 bhp (25.8 PS)

Max torque

27.1 Nm

34 Nm+7 Nm

Transmission

manual

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

2,122 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,090 mm

Not disclosed

Wheelbase

1,369 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

165 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

60Better

Service centres

74Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·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

·Single-piece ribbed seat running length of the bike

·Wide handlebar

·Upright riding position

As of 28 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·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

·Round, offset digital-analog instrument cluster displaying speed, gear position, fuel level, and trip data

·Rotary starter switch

As of 28 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·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

·Disc brakes front and rear as standard

·Tubeless tyres on alloy wheels

As of 28 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·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

·Round headlight

·Fork gaiters on 41mm telescopic forks

·Dual-tone paint treatment on fuel tank

·'SCRAM 440' branding on side panels

·Upswept exhaust canister finished in black with silver tip

·LED headlamp

·'Force Teal' colourway available

·Matte green-grey finish with orange and yellow accents seen on showroom units

As of 28 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·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

·Assembled locally in Nepal for competitive pricing

·Two Nepal variants: Trail and Force only

·Scram 440 positioned below Himalayan 450 as cheaper adventure option

As of 30 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Jawa Forty-Two

Royal Enfield Scram 440

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 6,73,000

रु 6,89,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 12,300

≈ रु 25,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 2,157

≈ रु 2,157

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 6,87,457

≈ रु 7,17,357

EMI / month

≈ रु 12,561 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 12,876 · 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 Forty-Two vs Royal Enfield Scram 440 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Jawa Forty-Two or Royal Enfield Scram 440?

As of September 2026, the Jawa Forty-Two starts at Rs 6.73 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.17 lakh less than the Royal Enfield Scram 440 at Rs 6.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Jawa Forty-Two and Royal Enfield Scram 440 in Nepal?

The Jawa Forty-Two costs Rs 6.73 lakh to Rs 7.58 lakh and the Royal Enfield Scram 440 costs Rs 6.9 lakh to Rs 7 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Jawa Forty-Two or the Royal Enfield Scram 440?

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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