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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs JAWA 42

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 or JAWA 42? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Continental GT 650 and 42. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Price starts at Rs.3.19 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Rocker Red & British Racing Green and JAWA 42 Price starts at Rs.1.73 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vega White Gloss Single Channel ABS. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is 2 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 46.8 bhp @ 7250 rpm power whereas JAWA 42 is a 1 cylinder, 294 cc Engine can generate 26.94 bhp power. In terms of mileage, Continental GT 650 provides a mileage of 27 kmpl (base model), and 42 has a mileage of 42 kmpl (base model). Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is available in 2 colours & 4 variants whereas JAWA 42 is available in 14 colours & 28 variants.

Continental GT 650 vs 42

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Continental GT 650JAWA 42
PriceRs.3.19 LakhRs.1.73 Lakh
Engine Capacity648 cc294.72 cc
Power46.8 bhp @ 7250 rpm26.94 bhp
Mileage/Range27 kmpl42 kmpl
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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Rocker Red & British Racing Green bike
Rocker Red & British Racing Green
Rs. 3.19 Lakh
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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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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
3.60 Lakh
Price Breakup
1.94 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.0
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 Litres
13.2 Litres
Engine Displacement
648 cc
294.72 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
320
280
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
23
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
23
Front Wheel Size
18
18
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
39
30
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
28
Rear Wheel Size
18
17
Wheel Type
Spoke
Spoke
Front Suspension
Telescopic forks
Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Twin gas charged shock-absorbers with adjustable preload
Twin Shock Absorber
Front Tyre Size
100/90 - 18
100/90 - 18

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 40000 km
2 Years or 24000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel Tubular Double Cradle Frame
Double Cradle

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
CDI
-
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
648 cc
294.72 cc
Engine Type
4 Stroke Air-Oil cooled SOHC Engine
Single cylinder 4 Stroke Liquid cooled DOHC
No. of Cylinders
2
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.144 kwh
-
Battery Type
VRLA
-
Fast Charging
-
Top Speed
169 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
78 mm x 67.8 mm
76 mm x 65 mm
Charging Socket
-
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
Riding Modes
Service Reminder Indicator
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Semi-Digital
Digital
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
Side Stand Alarm
-
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
Halogen Bulb
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
check
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
Slipper Clutch
check
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2119 mm
2071 mm
Width
780 mm
833 mm
Height
1067 mm
788 mm
Wheelbase
1398 mm
1369 mm
Ground Clearance
174 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 Litres
13.2 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.1 Litres
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Body Type
Cafe Racer
Cruiser
Seat Height
804 mm
788 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
214 kg
184 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Thin tank feels very aerodynamic and comfortable
  • fantastic and they are very very powerful.
  • I will go as far as to say that the front and rear brakes are the best non ABS on any Indian bike.
  • Thin tank feels very aerodynamic and comfortable
  • 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
Cons
  • Quality is very low.
  • The bike gets very vibey after an year
  • The engine is quite unreliable.
  • Engine snatches at low-end
  • Heating of the engine in city traffic
  • Quality is inconsistent
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Detailed Comparison of Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and JAWA 42

Safety

Continental GT 650 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Slipper Clutch, Brake Assist, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . 42 has Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch.

Comfort & Convenience

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 has features like Low Oil Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port and JAWA 42, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 42 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 has a 12.5 Litres fuel tank with 1067 mm seat height. JAWA 42 has 788 mm seat height and 13.2 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and JAWA 42 Owner Reviews

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  • 42 Review
    • Sa
      Saif ahmad
      09 Feb 2025
      4.6
      Fantastic wonderful outstanding lovely my dream bike. Such a beautiful look. I ride continent gt every one look back. Then my confidence level so high, then i ride thanku royal Enfield.
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      Hasib shaikh
      02 Feb 2025
      4.2
      Super bike off the RE because the look and his performance is the best and the question of his milage is best to ride in the city because they 29kmpl.
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      Pmahesh
      31 Jan 2025
      3.4
      My favorite bike but still not afford it may be some time after. I will buy it that day grateful day when I will ride it my own bike.
      Likes (1)
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    • US
      Umang Soni
      1 Month ago
      5.0
      My dream bike power full engine pickup also good.
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    • SM
      Somsubhra Majumdar
      1 Month ago
      4.2
      It's smoothing and great but a bit heavy. It's very reliable and comfortable and also has a great pick up n also does not have any vibration. It's good to have one.
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