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Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Jawa Forty-Two in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 7 trim prices distributor-verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing Dominar 400 ABS vs 42 2.1 – BS6 variants
The short answer

Bajaj Dominar 400 costs रु 94,100 less ex-showroom. Forty-Two has 8 mm more ground clearance.

Choose the Bajaj Dominar 400 if
Bajaj Dominar 400 costs रु 94,100 less ex-showroom.

The Dominar 400 BS6 offers a high-performance, feature-rich touring package at a competitive price point for the 400cc segment in Nepal. It is an excellent choice for riders seeking a balance between daily commuting and long-distance touring comfort.

Pros
Powerful 373cc liquid-cooled engine
Comprehensive safety suite including dual-channel ABS and traction control
Modern features like Smart Connect and ride-by-wire
Factory-fitted touring accessories
Powerful 40PS engine ideal for long-distance highway touring
High-quality USD forks and dual-channel ABS offer superior control
Most affordable 400cc class motorcycle in the Nepali market
Cons
Relatively heavy kerb weight for city maneuvering
Fuel efficiency not officially disclosed
Service network availability varies by region
Heavy kerb weight makes it difficult to maneuver in tight Kathmandu traffic
Ground clearance of 157mm is low for rough Nepali rural roads
Digital Speedo Console with Connectivity
As of 26 Sept 2026
Choose the Jawa Forty-Two if
Forty-Two has 8 mm more ground clearance.

2.1 variant positioned as premium stylish option Appeals to riders wanting factory-custom look

Pros
Tubeless tyres are a major plus
Sophisticated matte paint options
Modern 'dark' theme reduces chrome maintenance
Cons
Highest price in the 42 range
Instrument cluster remains hard to read in sunlight
Ground clearance is low for rural Nepal roads
As of 11 Sept 2026
13 rows compared
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Bajaj
रु 6,63,900Lowest price
Jawa Forty-Two price in NepalJawa Forty-Two price in NepalJawa Forty-Two price in Nepal
Jawa
रु 7,58,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 6,63,900Cheapest
रु 7,58,000
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
Agni MotoInc Pvt. Ltd.
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
293 cc
Max power
40 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
35 Nm
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
RWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Height
2,156 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
157 mm
165 mm+8 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
209Better
89
Service centres
189Better
94
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·USD front forks, Nitrox monotube rear shock
·Suspension Front: Telescopic, 43 mm USD Fork, 135 mm travel
·Suspension Rear: Multi-step adjustable Mono shock with Nitrox, Wheel stroke of 110 mm
As of 04 Oct 2026
·Revised seat with stitching and possible improved padding
·Ergonomic upright riding posture
·Standard telescopic front forks for comfort
·Gas-filled rear twin shock absorbers
As of 19 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Full Digital Console
·Digital Speedo Console with Connectivity
·Ride Modes: Road, Rain, Sport, Off-Road, ABS
·Electronic Throttle Body
·Full LED headlamp with AHO and visibility up to 1.5 km
As of 17 Sept 2026
·Updated instrument console with new graphics
As of 19 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·Dual-channel ABS, 320mm front and 230mm rear disc
·Front Brake Type: Disc (ABS)
·Rear Brake Type: Disc (ABS)
·Front Brake Size: 320 mm
As of 04 Oct 2026
·Dual-channel ABS
·Front and rear disc brakes
As of 11 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·5 Year Comprehensive Warranty
·5 Year Warranty
As of 17 Sept 2026
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✨Design & Exterior
·Full LED projector headlights with DRLs
·Head Lamps: LED Pilot Lamps
·Tail Lamps: LED
·Large upswept exhaust
·Radial tubeless tyres, 110/70 front and 150/60 rear
·Front Tyre Size: 110/70-R 17
·Rear Tyre Size: 150/60-R 17
·Available in Brooklyn Black color
As of 04 Oct 2026
·Alloy wheels, Matte finishes
As of 11 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU/CKD by Hansraj Hulaschand & Company
·Assembled in Nepal at the Hulas Auto Craft plant
·Widely available across all HH Bajaj showrooms in Nepal
As of 26 Sept 2026
·Price in Nepal: Rs 7,58,000 (2.1) 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.

Bajaj Dominar 400
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 6,63,900
रु 7,58,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 12,300
≈ रु 12,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 2,157
≈ रु 2,157
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 6,78,357
≈ रु 7,72,457
EMI / month
≈ रु 12,391 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 14,147 · 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.

Bajaj Dominar 400 full detailsJawa Forty-Two full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Bajaj Dominar 400 is the stronger buy: it is रु 94,100 cheaper ex-showroom (14.2%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Dominar 400 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 95 more service centres in Nepal (189 vs 94); 120 more showrooms in Nepal (209 vs 89).

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Price movements we logged
4 recorded since September 2026

Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

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Trim prices distributor-verified
1 of 7

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 12 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 209 showrooms, 189 service centres · Jawa: 89 showrooms, 94 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Jawa Forty-Two — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Dominar 400 or Jawa Forty-Two?

As of October 2026, the Bajaj Dominar 400 starts at Rs 6.64 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.09 lakh less than the Jawa Forty-Two at Rs 6.73 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Dominar 400 and Jawa Forty-Two in Nepal?

The Bajaj Dominar 400 costs Rs 6.64 lakh and the Jawa Forty-Two costs Rs 6.73 lakh to Rs 7.58 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Dominar 400 or the Jawa Forty-Two?

On our data the Bajaj Dominar 400 is the stronger buy: it is रु 94,100 cheaper ex-showroom (14.2%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Dominar 400 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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