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Jawa Forty-Two vs Triumph Speed 400in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 01 Sept 2026Comparing 42 BS6 – Single Channel ABS vs Speed 400 variants
The short answer

Jawa Forty-Two costs रु 16,900 less ex-showroom. Speed 400 has 13.49 PS more power.

Choose the Jawa Forty-Two if
Jawa Forty-Two costs रु 16,900 less ex-showroom.

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 Triumph Speed 400 if
Speed 400 has 13.49 PS more power.

Strong performance, premium brand image, and modern safety tech make the Speed 400 good value at around Rs 6.6 lakh ex‑showroom for enthusiasts wanting a high-quality 400cc roadster. Best suited to riders upgrading from 150–250cc bikes who prioritize refinement, brand prestige, and weekend fun over pure commuting economy.

Pros
Lively 398cc engine with strong mid‑range and highway capability.
Premium build quality and modern classic design rare at this price.
Standard dual‑channel ABS and traction control increase safety.
Competitive pricing versus other 400cc and 300–500cc imports.
Cons
Limited underseat storage and no stock luggage solutions.
Triumph dealer and service network in Nepal still relatively small.
Fuel efficiency lower than typical 150–250cc commuter motorcycles.
Spare parts and accessories likely costlier than mainstream brands.
As of 23 Aug 2026
16 rows compared
Jawa Forty-Two price in Nepal
Jawa
रु 6,73,000Lowest price
Triumph Speed 400 price in Nepal
Triumph
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
Variants on sale
6
1
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Agni MotoInc Pvt. Ltd.
Hansraj Hulaschand & Co. Pvt. Ltd. (HH Bajaj – Triumph Motorcycles Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
No specific official cash discount disclosed
2 offers on other variants
bundled
Occasional EMI schemes and introductory finance campaigns announced with Speed 400
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
293 cc
Not disclosed
Max power
26.51 PS
40 PS+13.49 PS
Max torque
27.05 Nm
37.5 Nm+10.45 Nm
Claimed range
Not disclosed
100 km
Transmission
manual
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,122 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,090 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
1,369 mm
1,377 mm+8 mm
Ground clearance
165 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
60Better
15
Service centres
74Better
9
1 category hiddenBattery & 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
·Front Suspension 43mm upside down Big Piston forks, 140mm wheel travel
·Rear Suspension Gas monoshock RSU with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment, 130mm wheel travel
As of 31 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
·Instrument Display and Functions: Analogue speedometer with integrated multi-function LCD screen
As of 31 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
·Front Brakes 300mm fixed disc, four-piston radial caliper, ABS
·Rear Brakes 230mm fixed disc, floating caliper, ABS
As of 31 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
·Frame Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel, bolt-on rear subframe
·Swingarm Twin-sided, cast aluminum alloy
·Front Wheel Cast aluminium alloy 10 spoke, 17 x 3 in
·Rear Wheel Cast aluminium alloy 10 spoke, 17 x 4 in
·Front Tire 110/80 R17
·Rear Tire 150/70 R17
·Color option: Phantom Black / Storm Grey
·Color option: Pearl Metallic White / Storm Grey
·Color option: Racing Yellow / Pearl Metallic White
·Color option: Racing Red / Pearl Metallic White
As of 31 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
·Officially launched in Nepal in 2025 by Hansraj Hulaschand & Co.
·Initially priced at Rs 6.39 lakh introductory
·Price revised several times; Rs 6,59,900 listed July 2026
·Multiple price-hike announcements confirm ongoing official sales
As of 23 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Jawa Forty-Two
Triumph Speed 400

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 12,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 2,157
≈ रु 2,157
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 6,87,457
≈ रु 7,04,357
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 Triumph Speed 400 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Jawa Forty-Two or Triumph Speed 400?

As of September 2026, the Jawa Forty-Two starts at Rs 6.73 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.17 lakh less than the Triumph Speed 400 at Rs 6.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Jawa Forty-Two and Triumph Speed 400 in Nepal?

The Jawa Forty-Two costs Rs 6.73 lakh to Rs 7.58 lakh and the Triumph Speed 400 costs Rs 6.9 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Jawa Forty-Two 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. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

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