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JAWA 42 vs JAWA 300 Comparison

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42 vs 300 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights42300
Price1.59 L1.78 L
Power294.7 CC294.7 CC
ClassCruiserCruiser
Mileage37 KM/L37.50 KM/L
42
JAWA 42
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.59 L
300
JAWA 300
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.78 L
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Single Channel ABS Spoke Vega White
JAWA 42
Single Channel ABS Spoke Vega White
1.59 L
Single Channel ABS
JAWA 300
Single Channel ABS
1.78 L
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
8.0
8.1
Design8.009.00
Performance7.757.75
Fuel Consumption7.007.00
Significance9.009.00
Safety8.007.00
Comfort8.008.00
Value For Money8.008.50

Specifications

Engine CC294.7 CC294.7 CC
Max Torque26.84 Nm @ 6100 Rpm26.84
Top Speed130 kmphN/A
No. of Gears6 Gears6 Gears
Starting MechanismSelf StartSelf Start
Ground Clearance165 mm mmN/A
Kerb Weight184 KG182 KG
Seat Height788 mm765 mm
Fuel tank Capacity13.2 L13.2 L
Mileage37 KM/L37 KM/L
Front Brake TypeDual Channel ABSDisc With Floating Caliper And ABS
Rear Brake TypeDiscDisc With Floating Caliper & ABS,Drum
Front TyreALLOY WHEEL - 90/90-18, 51P90/90-18, 51P
Rear TyreALLOY WHEEL - 120/80-17, 61P120/80-17, 61P
Wheel TypeAlloySpoke Wheels

Features

Pros Cons of JAWA 42

Pros

  • The new dual-tone paint jobs strike a nice balance between classic heritage and modern street attitude.
  • Thanks to internal engine tweaks and remapping, the liquid-cooled motor is much smoother.
  • The overall paint quality, panel gaps, and the feel of the materials have massively improved.
  • The six-speed gearbox works brilliantly for daily traffic without constant downshifts.
  • It easily sits at 100kmph and there's barely any buzz felt through the seat, bars, or pegs.

Cons

  • Once past the 100kmph mark, vibrations start creeping into the pegs and handlebar.
  • To extract the best performance at the rev limits, you must work the gearbox constantly.
  • In a bit of a cost-cutting move, the bash plate has been switched from a metal piece to plastic.
  • Even with the cosmetic updates, the instrumentation remains on the simpler side. 

Verdict

The Jawa 42 shows exactly how much a motorcycle can mature with the right factory tweaks. It takes the gorgeous, low-slung stance the brand is known for and finally backs it up with the mechanical refinement, better ride quality, and premium finish it deserved from day one. It is fast, nimble, and genuinely engaging to ride around town or on a weekend getaway.

Janak Sorap rightfully pointed out in his review:

"The Jawa 42 is nimble, agile, brisk, performance-packed, and a good-looking motorcycle, which comes across as a fun motorcycle to ride. " 

If you are looking for a character-rich, modern roadster that stands out from the sea of Royal Enfields, handles beautifully, and punches hard in the mid-range, this Jawa makes a rock-solid case for itself. Just keep in mind that it rewards an active riding style rather than a lazy, low-end thump.

Pros Cons JAWA 300

Pros

  • Period correct classic design
  • Good fit and finish
  • Decent performance

Cons

  • Lacks features
  • Low cornering clearance
  • Heavy kerb weight

Verdict

The Jawa Jawa or Jawa 300 is a modern classic roadster with design which is near identical to the original Jawa two-stroke 250 cc motorcycles from the 1960s and '70s, although the new Jawa comes with a four-stroke 300 cc engine. Even though it's not a performance-oriented motorcycle, the Jawa looks great, is built well, and has brilliant ride and handling, backed by the performance of an engine which doesn't really have too many negatives.

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