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Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs JAWA 42 FJ

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Classic 350 or JAWA 42 FJ? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Classic 350 and 42 FJ. Royal Enfield Classic 350 Price starts at Rs.1.93 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Redditch Series Single Channel and JAWA 42 FJ Price starts at Rs.1.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Aurora Green Matte Spoke R. Royal Enfield Classic 350 is 1 cylinder, 349 cc Engine can generate 20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm power whereas JAWA 42 FJ is a 1 cylinder, 334 cc Engine can generate 28.7 bhp power. In terms of mileage, Classic 350 provides a mileage of 41.55 kmpl (base model), and 42 FJ has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Royal Enfield Classic 350 is available in 2 colours & 6 variants whereas JAWA 42 FJ is available in 6 colours & 4 variants.

Classic 350 vs 42 FJ

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Classic 350JAWA 42 FJ
PriceRs.1.93 LakhRs.1.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity349 cc334 cc
Power20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm28.7 bhp
Mileage/Range41.55 kmplN/A km/charge
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Royal Enfield Classic 350 Redditch Series Single Channel bike
Redditch Series Single Channel
Rs. 1.93 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
2.17 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.24 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.3
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
349 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
300
320 mm
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
22
23
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
20
23
Front Wheel Size
19
18
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
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5 - Step Adjustable Pre-load
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
30
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
30
28
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Wheel Type
Spoke
Spoke
Front Suspension
Telescopic4mforks13mtravel
Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload
Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load
Front Tyre Size
100/90 - 19
100/90 - 18

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years or 30000 km
2 Years or 24000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Twin Downtube Spine Frame
Double Cradle

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 4 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
CDI
-
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
349 cc
334 cc
Engine Type
4 Stroke& Air-Oil Cooled Engine& Spark Ignition& Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder 4 stroke liquid Cooled& DOHC
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.096 kwh
-
Battery Type
Lead Acid
-
Top Speed
114 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
72 mm x 85.8 mm
85 mm X 65 mm
Charging Socket
check
-
Configuration
9.5 : 1
-
Cooling type
Air/Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
Call/SMS Alerts
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Semi-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
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Single Channel ABS
-
Power Modes
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2145 mm
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Width
785 mm
833 mm
Height
1090 mm
790 mm
Wheelbase
1390 mm
1440 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
178 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.3 Litres
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Body Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Seat Height
805 mm
790 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
195 kg
184 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
check
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • New J-series platform offers great mix of handling & ride
  • Straight-line stability & balance is good for highway riding
  • Design looks beautiful & timeless classic
  • Exhaust note resembles the old thump of the Bullet
  • Fit & finish is one of the best at this price range
  • Seating comfort is very good for long rides
  • 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
  • It lacks modern features like digital speedometer
  • No LED lights
  • The top models are pricey
  • Ride quality feels stiff at lower speeds
  • 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 Royal Enfield Classic 350 and JAWA 42 FJ

Safety

Classic 350 comes loaded with Single Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Hazard Warning Switch. 42 FJ has Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch.

Comfort & Convenience

Royal Enfield Classic 350 has features like Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch and JAWA 42 FJ, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Royal Enfield Classic 350 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and 42 FJ comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Royal Enfield Classic 350 has a 13 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. JAWA 42 FJ has 790 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Royal Enfield Classic 350 and JAWA 42 FJ Owner Reviews

  • Classic 350 Review
  • 42 FJ Review
    • TD
      Thakur Deep
      12 Nov 2024
      3.8
      Excellent in mileage and control the sound is very good and note slip in mud.
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    • SS
      Syed Shakeel
      25 Oct 2024
      4.2
      Re classic 350 is best in class but have demerits too like vibrating engine, low quality indicators , no led lights & no digital display. These features lacking in 2024.
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      Shashank Jha
      23 Oct 2024
      5.0
      Superb riding experience and feeling it gives royal feeling as its name has thank you so much for this bike love royal Enfield classic 350 and it's non comparable.
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    • HC
      Harshit Chaudhary
      1 Month ago
      3.0
      Its a lovable machine for a bike enthusiastic person but with very high maintenance of this love. I have been using this for last 5 year, its comes out to be my best companion.
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    • S
      Sameer
      2 Month ago
      5.0
      This bike has been kept like a family member till now, and its without a single scratch. It is all original. It has a meter reading of 20800 km only. The service of the bike was done timely from the showroom.
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