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JAWA 42 vs Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 Comparison

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42 vs Avenger Cruise 220 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights42Avenger Cruise 220
Price1.59 L1.29 L
Power294.7 CC220.0 CC
ClassCruiserCruiser
Mileage37.00 KM/L40 KM/L
42
JAWA 42
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.59 L
Avenger Cruise 220
Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.29 L
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Single Channel ABS Spoke Vega White
JAWA 42
Single Channel ABS Spoke Vega White
1.59 L
STD BS VI
Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220
STD BS VI
1.29 L
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
8.0
7.7
Design8.007.00
Performance7.757.75
Fuel Consumption7.007.50
Significance9.008.00
Safety8.007.00
Comfort8.007.75
Value For Money8.008.00

Specifications

Engine CC294.7 CC220.0 CC
Max Torque26.84 Nm @ 6100 Rpm17.55 Nm @ 7000 Rpm
Top Speed130 kmph120 kmph
No. of Gears6 Gears5 Gears
Starting MechanismSelf StartSelf Start
Ground Clearance165 mm mm169 mm mm
Kerb Weight184 KG163 KG
Seat Height788 mm737 mm
Fuel tank Capacity13.2 L13.0 L
Mileage37 KM/L40 KM/L
Front Brake TypeDual Channel ABSDisc ABS
Rear Brake TypeDiscDrum
Front TyreALLOY WHEEL - 90/90-18, 51P90/90-17 49P, With Tube
Rear TyreALLOY WHEEL - 120/80-17, 61P130/90-15 66P, With Tube
Wheel TypeAlloySpoke Wheels

Features

LED DRL Headlamp No Yes
New Multi - Function Display No Yes
Long Wheel Base The Perfect Cruiser Posture No Yes
Highway Comfort Handle Bar No Yes
Wide Rear Tyre No Yes
Oil Cooled Keeps Your Engine Cool At All The Times No Yes
220 CC DTS-i Engine With Twin Spark Plugs No Yes
Low Slung Seating The Best Seat On The Road No Yes
Iconic Style & Design Timeless Avenger Style No Yes
Unmatched Riding Comfort No Yes
Timeless Style No Yes
Effortless Mile-Muncher No Yes
Confidence With Control No Yes

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.

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