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Jawa Forty-Two vs Yamaha R15 M BS6 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 7 trim prices distributor-verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing 42 2.1 – BS6 vs R15 M BS6 variants
The short answer

Yamaha R15 M BS6 costs रु 78,100 less ex-showroom. R15 M BS6 has 5 mm more ground clearance.

Choose the Jawa Forty-Two if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

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
Choose the Yamaha R15 M BS6 if
Yamaha R15 M BS6 costs रु 78,100 less ex-showroom.R15 M BS6 has 5 mm more ground clearance.

The R15 M BS6 is a premium entry in Yamaha’s Nepal 150cc sportbike lineup, best for buyers prioritizing style and track-inspired character over practicality. At NPR 669,900 it suits enthusiasts who want the R15 badge and are willing to pay for the M trim’s premium positioning.

Pros
Strong 155cc VVA engine output for the class.
Traction control adds a real safety/rideability advantage.
Premium R15M styling and brand appeal.
11-litre tank and claimed 40 km/l help range.
Cons
Price is high versus practical commuter motorcycles.
Cargo practicality is essentially zero.
Racing posture may be tiring for daily commuting.
As of 06 Sept 2026
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Jawa
रु 7,58,000
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Yamaha
रु 6,79,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 7,58,000
रु 6,79,900Cheapest
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Agni MotoInc Pvt. Ltd.
MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
293 cc
155 cc
Max power
Not disclosed
18.4 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
14.2 Nm
Drivetrain
RWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Ground clearance
165 mm
170 mm+5 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
89
247Better
Service centres
94Better
90
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·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
·Special Seat
As of 30 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Updated instrument console with new graphics
As of 19 Jul 2026
·Y-Connect App: Bluetooth connectivity with Fuel Consumption Tracker, Last Parking Location, Revs Dashboard, Maintenance Recommendations, Malfunction Notification, Ranking
·Color TFT Meter Inspired by R1 with Turn-by-Turn Navigation & Music Control
·Speedometer: Digital
As of 28 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·Dual-channel ABS
·Front and rear disc brakes
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Traction Control System
·Side Stand Engine Cut-Off Switch
·Anti-Lock Braking System
·Front Brake Type: Hydraulic single disc brake
·Front Brake Size: 282 mm
·Rear Brake Type: Hydraulic single disc brake
·Rear Brake Size: 220 mm
·Front Suspension: Telescopic upside Down Fork (USD Fork), 37 mm inner tubes
·Rear Suspension: Linked-Type Monocross Suspension
·Front Tyre Size: 100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless
·Rear Tyre Size: 140/70R17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless
·Tyre Type: Tubeless
As of 28 Aug 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Alloy wheels, Matte finishes
As of 11 Sept 2026
·Color: Metallic Grey
·Headlight Type: Bi-functional LED
·Brake/Tail Light: LED
·LED Position Lights
·Aerodynamic Body Design
·3D Emblem
·Special Seat
·New graphics
As of 28 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·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
·Currently listed in Yamaha Nepal’s Nepal price list and product page.
As of 06 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Jawa Forty-Two
Yamaha R15 M BS6

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 7,58,000
रु 6,79,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 12,300
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 2,157
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 7,72,457
≈ रु 6,88,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 14,147 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 12,689 · 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.

Jawa Forty-Two full detailsYamaha R15 M BS6 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Yamaha R15 M BS6 is रु 78,100 cheaper ex-showroom (11.5%), while the Jawa Forty-Two is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Jawa Forty-Two if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live

Measured: 4 more service centres in Nepal (94 vs 90).

Choose the Yamaha R15 M BS6 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 158 more showrooms in Nepal (247 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
2 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 13 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Jawa: 89 showrooms, 94 service centres · Yamaha: 247 showrooms, 90 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.

Jawa Forty-Two vs Yamaha R15 M BS6 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Jawa Forty-Two or Yamaha R15 M BS6?

As of October 2026, the Jawa Forty-Two starts at Rs 6.73 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.07 lakh less than the Yamaha R15 M BS6 at Rs 6.8 lakh.

What is the price of the Jawa Forty-Two and Yamaha R15 M BS6 in Nepal?

The Jawa Forty-Two costs Rs 6.73 lakh to Rs 7.58 lakh and the Yamaha R15 M BS6 costs Rs 6.8 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Jawa Forty-Two or the Yamaha R15 M BS6?

These two split the decision: the Yamaha R15 M BS6 is रु 78,100 cheaper ex-showroom (11.5%), while the Jawa Forty-Two is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Jawa Forty-Two if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Yamaha R15 M BS6 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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