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JAWA 42 vs Indian Chief Vintage Comparison

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42 vs Chief Vintage Comparison Overview

Key Highlights42Chief Vintage
Price1.59 L26.83 L
Power294.7 CC1811.0 CC
ClassCruiserCruiser
Mileage37.00 KM/L20 KM/L
42
JAWA 42
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.59 L
Chief Vintage
Indian Chief Vintage
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹26.83 L
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Single Channel ABS Spoke Vega White
JAWA 42
Single Channel ABS Spoke Vega White
1.59 L
STD
Indian Chief Vintage
STD
26.83 L
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
8.0
N/A
Design8.00-
Performance7.75-
Fuel Consumption7.00-
Significance9.00-
Safety8.00-
Comfort8.00-
Value For Money8.00-

Specifications

Engine CC294.7 CC1811.0 CC
Max Torque26.84 Nm @ 6100 Rpm138.90
Top Speed130 kmphN/A
No. of Gears6 Gears6 Gears
Starting MechanismSelf StartSelf Start
Ground Clearance165 mm mm140 mm mm
Kerb Weight184 KG379 KG
Seat Height788 mm660 mm
Fuel tank Capacity13.2 L20.8 L
Mileage37 KM/L20 KM/L
Front Brake TypeDual Channel ABSDual Disc
Rear Brake TypeDiscDisc
Front TyreALLOY WHEEL - 90/90-18, 51P130/90B16 67H
Rear TyreALLOY WHEEL - 120/80-17, 61P180/65B16 81H
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.

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