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JAWA 42 vs JAWA 42 FJ

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, JAWA 42 or JAWA 42 FJ? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 42 and 42 FJ. JAWA 42 Price starts at Rs.1.73 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vega White Gloss Single Channel ABS and JAWA 42 FJ Price starts at Rs.1.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Aurora Green Matte Spoke R. JAWA 42 is 1 cylinder, 294 cc Engine can generate 26.94 bhp power whereas JAWA 42 FJ is a 1 cylinder, 334 cc Engine can generate 28.7 bhp power. In terms of mileage, 42 provides a mileage of 42 kmpl (base model), and 42 FJ has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). JAWA 42 is available in 14 colours & 28 variants whereas JAWA 42 FJ is available in 6 colours & 4 variants.

42 vs 42 FJ

Key HighlightsJAWA 42JAWA 42 FJ
PriceRs.1.73 LakhRs.1.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity294.72 cc334 cc
Power26.94 bhp28.7 bhp
Mileage/Range42 kmplN/A km/charge
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JAWA 42 Vega White Gloss Single Channel ABS bike
Vega White Gloss Single Channel ABS
Rs. 1.73 Lakh
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JAWA 42 FJ Aurora Green Matte Spoke R bike
Aurora Green Matte Spoke R
Rs. 1.99 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.94 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.24 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.0
4.3
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
294.72 cc
334 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Floating
Front Disc Size
280
320 mm
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
23
23
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
23
23
Front Wheel Size
18
18
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
5 - Step Adjustable Pre-load
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
30
30
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
28
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Spoke
Spoke
Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks
Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Twin Shock Absorber
Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load
Front Tyre Size
100/90 - 18
100/90 - 18

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
Analogue
Gear Indicator
check
-
Tachometer
-
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 24000 km
2 Years or 24000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Double Cradle
Double Cradle

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
294.72 cc
334 cc
Engine Type
Single cylinder 4 Stroke Liquid cooled DOHC
Single Cylinder 4 stroke liquid Cooled& DOHC
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Bore x Stroke
76 mm x 65 mm
85 mm X 65 mm
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Max Power
26.94 bhp
28.7 bhp
Max Torque
26.84 Nm
29.6 Nm
Mileage (Claimed)
42 kmpl
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Number of Gears
6 Speed
6 Speed

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
Call/SMS Alerts
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Digital
Analogue
Distance to Empty Indicator
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Radial Tyres
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
-
Power Modes
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2071 mm
-
Width
833 mm
833 mm
Height
788 mm
790 mm
Wheelbase
1369 mm
1440 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
178 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 Litres
12 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Seat Height
788 mm
790 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
184 kg
184 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Retro design is an eye candy to look
  • Comfortable riding position
  • Engine offers strong punch for fast performance
  • Latest features make it value for money
  • A bigger 334cc Alpha 2 engine compared to the standard Jawa 42
  • The Alpha 2 engine is more refined as compared to the 300cc engine
  • The design of the motorcycle looks appealing
  • Gets better dimensions compared to the regular Jawa 42
  • Dual-channel ABS, Assist & Slipper clutch available as standard fitment
  • Multiple colour options available
Cons
  • Engine snatches at low-end
  • Heating of the engine in city traffic
  • Quality is inconsistent
  • Some colour options are a bit overpriced
  • The base colour option gets spokes wheel
  • The seat length is short, and riding with a pillion for long rides could be uncomfortable
  • The availability of sales and service networks is still limited as compared to rivals
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Detailed Comparison of JAWA 42 and JAWA 42 FJ

Safety

42 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch. 42 FJ has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch.

Comfort & Convenience

JAWA 42 has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch and JAWA 42 FJ, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

JAWA 42 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 42 FJ comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

JAWA 42 has a 13.2 Litres fuel tank with 788 mm seat height. JAWA 42 FJ has 790 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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JAWA 42 and JAWA 42 FJ Owner Reviews

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    • Sb
      Soumyaranjan behera
      1 Month ago
      3.8
      The bike is extremely comfortable for long distance rides. jawa 42 2.o high speed bike top class bike so milege 30 family person problem this bike for emergency sell bike
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      Sohrat ali
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      Good bike comfortable bike nice look good service good images bikes service jawa bikes evilest bike good company bike nicely look I like jawa bike.
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    • JP
      Joseph Pachuau
      2 Month ago
      3.4
      Its pretty good, good engine performance, JAWA 42 is a very good cruiser bike.
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    • NS
      Narender Sharma
      1 Year ago
      5.0
      So comfortable. Good ground clearance for navigating uneven terrain.
      Likes (5)
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    • CC
      Charles Charles
      1 Year ago
      2.6
      I driven this bike from my neighbour....it is cool and awesome design and look
      Likes (4)
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