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

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing STD vs 42 BS6 – Single Channel ABS variants
The short answer

Jawa Forty-Two costs रु 6,900 less ex-showroom. Forty-Two has 20 mm more ground clearance. Forty-Two has 0.01 PS more power.

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

Best value entry into Honda’s quarter-litre segment if you can live without ABS. Suits riders prioritising Honda reliability and touring comfort over latest tech.

Pros
Lowest entry price among CBR 250R variants in Nepal.
Refined, tractable engine suitable for city and highway use.
Comfortable ergonomics for longer rides compared to track-focused 250s.
Honda reliability and strong resale support long-term ownership.
Cons
Lack of ABS is a major drawback at this price point.
Design and features feel dated versus newer 250–300cc rivals.
Limited underseat storage and practicality for daily errands.
Older platform; misses modern features like LED DRLs, riding modes.
As of 31 Jul 2026
Choose the Jawa Forty-Two if
Jawa Forty-Two costs रु 6,900 less ex-showroom.Forty-Two has 20 mm more ground clearance.Forty-Two has 0.01 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
15 rows compared
Honda CBR 250R price in Nepal
Honda
रु 6,79,900
Jawa Forty-Two price in Nepal
Jawa
रु 6,73,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 6,79,900
रु 6,73,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 6,79,900 – रु 7,92,900
रु 6,73,000 – रु 7,58,000
Variants on sale
4
6
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.
Agni MotoInc Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
Periodic dealer-level seasonal discounts or freebies may apply; none officially listed online.
3 offers on other variants
cash
No specific official cash discount disclosed
2 offers on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
293 cc
Max power
26.5 PS
26.51 PS+0.01 PS
Max torque
22.9 Nm
27.05 Nm+4.15 Nm
Transmission
manual
manual
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,087 mm
2,122 mm
Height
1,147 mm
1,090 mm
Wheelbase
1,369 mm
1,369 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
165 mm+20 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
216Better
60
Service centres
143Better
74
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Split-seat layout with sporty riding posture
·Telescopic front fork, Pro-Link monoshock rear
·Clip-on handlebars for semi-sport touring comfort
As of 31 Jul 2026
·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
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Digital-analogue instrument console with clock and tripmeter
·Pass switch and engine kill switch provided
As of 31 Jul 2026
·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
🛡️Safety
·Front 296 mm disc, rear 220 mm disc brakes
·No ABS on STD variant
·Tubeless tyres on alloy wheels
As of 31 Jul 2026
·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
Design & Exterior
·Full-fairing sport-tourer design with dual headlamp
·Available in Sports Red, Pearl Amazing White, Black
·Standard color scheme without Repsol graphics
As of 31 Jul 2026
·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
📊Sales & Imports
·Officially sold in Nepal by Syakar Trading Company
·Four Nepal variants: STD, ABS, Repsol STD, Repsol ABS
As of 31 Jul 2026
·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

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 6,79,900
रु 6,73,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 12,300
≈ रु 12,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 2,157
≈ रु 2,157
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 6,94,357
≈ रु 6,87,457
EMI / month
≈ रु 12,689 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 12,561 · 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

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

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

As of August 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, August 2026).

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

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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