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Honda CBR 250R vs Jawa Forty-Two in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu4 of 10 trim prices distributor-verified 31 Jul 2026Comparing REPSOL ABS vs 42 2.1 – BS6 variants
The short answer

Jawa Forty-Two costs रु 34,900 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Honda CBR 250R if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The ultimate expression of the CBR 250R, combining safety with iconic racing aesthetics. Best suited for collectors or buyers who want the 'full' Honda experience.

Pros
Combines the best safety (ABS) with the best looks
Very smooth power delivery for relaxed highway cruising
Wide service network availability through STC Nepal
Cons
The most expensive 250cc Honda currently listed in Nepal
Design feels dated compared to the newer CBR 250RR
Halogen headlamp is weak for night riding on highways
As of 11 Sept 2026
Choose the Jawa Forty-Two if
Jawa Forty-Two costs रु 34,900 less ex-showroom.

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
12 rows compared
Honda CBR 250R price in NepalHonda CBR 250R price in Nepal
Honda
रु 7,92,900
Jawa Forty-Two price in NepalJawa Forty-Two price in NepalJawa Forty-Two price in Nepal
Jawa
रु 7,58,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 7,92,900
रु 7,58,000Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
Agni MotoInc Pvt. Ltd.
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
293 cc
Max power
26.5 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
22.9 Nm
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
RWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
165 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
172Better
89
Service centres
207Better
94
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·5-step adjustable rear Pro-Link monoshock
As of 11 Sept 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
·cluster_type: Semi-digital
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Updated instrument console with new graphics
As of 19 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·abs_type: Dual-channel ABS
·front_brake: 296 mm Disc; Rear 220 mm Disc
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Dual-channel ABS
·Front and rear disc brakes
As of 11 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
·2 years or 32,000 km whole-vehicle warranty
As of 11 Sept 2026
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✨Design & Exterior
·headlamp_type: Halogen
·Graphics: Full Repsol Honda racing livery
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Alloy wheels, Matte finishes
As of 11 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Top-of-the-line variant for the CBR 250R range in Nepal
As of 11 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.

Honda CBR 250R
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 7,92,900
रु 7,58,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 12,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 2,157
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 8,01,631
≈ रु 7,72,457
EMI / month
≈ रु 14,798 · 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.

Honda CBR 250R full detailsJawa Forty-Two full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Jawa Forty-Two is रु 34,900 cheaper ex-showroom (4.6%), while the Honda CBR 250R is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Honda CBR 250R if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 113 more service centres in Nepal (207 vs 94); 83 more showrooms in Nepal (172 vs 89).

Choose the Jawa Forty-Two if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

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

Trim prices distributor-verified
4 of 10

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 31 July 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Honda: 172 showrooms, 207 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.

Honda CBR 250R vs Jawa Forty-Two — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Honda CBR 250R or Jawa Forty-Two?

As of October 2026, the Jawa Forty-Two starts at Rs 6.73 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.07 lakh less than the Honda CBR 250R at Rs 6.8 lakh.

What is the price of the Honda CBR 250R and Jawa Forty-Two in Nepal?

The Honda CBR 250R costs Rs 6.8 lakh to Rs 7.93 lakh and the Jawa Forty-Two costs Rs 6.73 lakh to Rs 7.58 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Honda CBR 250R or the Jawa Forty-Two?

These two split the decision: the Jawa Forty-Two is रु 34,900 cheaper ex-showroom (4.6%), while the Honda CBR 250R is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Honda CBR 250R if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Jawa Forty-Two 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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