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Jawa Forty-Two vs Yamaha R15 M BS6in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing 42 BS6 – Single Channel ABS vs R15 M BS6 variants
The short answer

Yamaha R15 M BS6 costs रु 18,100 less ex-showroom. R15 M BS6 has 5 mm more ground clearance. Forty-Two has 8.11 PS more power.

Choose the Jawa Forty-Two if
Forty-Two has 8.11 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
Choose the Yamaha R15 M BS6 if
Yamaha R15 M BS6 costs रु 18,100 less ex-showroom.R15 M BS6 has 5 mm more ground clearance.
15 rows compared
Jawa Forty-Two price in Nepal
Jawa
रु 6,73,000
Yamaha R15 M BS6 price in Nepal
Yamaha
रु 6,54,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 6,73,000
रु 6,54,900Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 6,73,000 – रु 7,58,000
रु 6,54,900
Variants on sale
6
1
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
Agni MotoInc Pvt. Ltd.
MAW Rides Pvt. Ltd. (Yamaha Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
No specific official cash discount disclosed
2 offers on other variants
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
293 cc
155 cc
Max power
26.51 PS+8.11 PS
18.4 PS
Max torque
27.05 Nm+12.85 Nm
14.2 Nm
Transmission
manual
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
2,122 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,090 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
1,369 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
165 mm
170 mm+5 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
60
133Better
Service centres
74Better
56
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
·Special Seat
As of 30 Jul 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
·Y-Connect App with Bluetooth connectivity: Fuel Consumption Tracker, Last Parking Location, Revs Dashboard, Maintenance Recommendations, Malfunction Notification, Ranking
·Speedometer: Digital
As of 30 Jul 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 Brake Type: Hydraulic single disc brake, 282 mm
·Rear Brake Type: Hydraulic single disc brake, 220 mm
·Anti-Lock Braking System
·Traction Control System
·Side Stand Engine Cut-Off Switch
As of 30 Jul 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
·Headlight Type: Bi-functional LED
·LED Position Lights
·Brake/Tail Light: LED
·Aerodynamic Body Design
·3D Emblem
·Front Tyre Size 100/80-17M/C 52P - Tubeless
·Rear Tyre Size 140/70R17M/C 66H - Radial Tubeless
·Tyre Type: Tubeless
·Color: Metallic Grey
As of 30 Jul 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
Not disclosed

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 6,73,000
रु 6,54,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 12,300
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 2,157
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 6,87,457
≈ रु 6,63,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 12,561 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 12,223 · 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 Yamaha R15 M BS6 — questions buyers ask

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

As of August 2026, the Yamaha R15 M BS6 starts at Rs 6.55 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.18 lakh less than the Jawa Forty-Two at Rs 6.73 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 6.55 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

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

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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