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JAWA 42 vs Royal Enfield Bear 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, JAWA 42 or Royal Enfield Bear 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 42 and Bear 650. JAWA 42 Price starts at Rs.1.73 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vega White Gloss Single Channel ABS and Royal Enfield Bear 650 Price starts at Rs.3.39 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Boardwalk White. JAWA 42 is 1 cylinder, 294 cc Engine can generate 26.94 bhp power whereas Royal Enfield Bear 650 is a 4 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 34.9 kW @7150 rpm power. In terms of mileage, 42 provides a mileage of 42 kmpl (base model), and Bear 650 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). JAWA 42 is available in 14 colours & 28 variants whereas Royal Enfield Bear 650 is available in 5 colours & 4 variants.

42 vs Bear 650

Key HighlightsJAWA 42Royal Enfield Bear 650
PriceRs.1.73 LakhRs.3.39 Lakh
Engine Capacity294.72 cc648 cc
Power26.94 bhp34.9 kW @7150 rpm
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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Royal Enfield Bear 650 Boardwalk White bike
Boardwalk White
Rs. 3.39 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.94 Lakh
Price Breakup
3.82 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.0
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 Litres
13.7 Litres
Engine Displacement
294.72 cc
648 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Single Channel ABS
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Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
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Front Disc Size
280
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
23
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Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
23
-
Front Wheel Size
18
-
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
30
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
-
Wheel Type
Spoke
-
Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks
Upside down telescopic fork 43mm
Rear Suspension
Twin Shock Absorber
Twin shock
Front Tyre Size
100/90 - 18
100/90-19

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
-
LED headlight
-

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 24000 km
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Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Double Cradle
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Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
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Engine Capacity
294.72 cc
648 cc
Engine Type
Single cylinder 4 Stroke Liquid cooled DOHC
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No. of Cylinders
1
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
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Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Bore x Stroke
76 mm x 65 mm
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Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
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Fuelling
Fuel Injection
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Max Power
26.94 bhp
34.9 kW @7150 rpm
Max Torque
26.84 Nm
56.5 Nm @ 5150 rpm
Mileage (Claimed)
42 kmpl
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Number of Gears
6 Speed
6

Comfort & Convenience

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

Safety

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

Length
2071 mm
2180 mm
Width
833 mm
855 mm
Height
788 mm
1160 mm
Wheelbase
1369 mm
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Ground Clearance
165 mm
7.2 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 Litres
13.7 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
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Seat Height
788 mm
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Unladden/Kerb Weight
184 kg
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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 proper scrambler styling
  • The tried and tested 650cc parallel-twin engine offers good performance
  • TFT instrument cluster with good readability
  • The handling of the motorcycle is good and nimble
  • Offers quick acceleration and maneuverability
  • The 6-speed gearbox offers slick shifts
  • Switchable rear ABS for better off-road performance
Cons
  • Engine snatches at low-end
  • Heating of the engine in city traffic
  • Quality is inconsistent
  • Not suitable for short riders
  • The firm seat and suspension are not comfortable for long rides
  • Low-speed ride quality is not that great
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Detailed Comparison of JAWA 42 and Royal Enfield Bear 650

Safety

42 comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator. Bear 650 has ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Transmission

JAWA 42 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Bear 650 comes with 6 Manual transmission.

Dimensions

JAWA 42 has a 13.2 Litres fuel tank with 788 mm seat height. Royal Enfield Bear 650 has 1160 mm seat height and 13.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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JAWA 42 and Royal Enfield Bear 650 Owner Reviews

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    • Sb
      Soumyaranjan behera
      02 Nov 2024
      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
      1 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
      1 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.
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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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