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JAWA 42 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350 Comparison

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42 vs Classic 350 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights42Classic 350
Price1.59 L1.86 L
Power294.7 CC349.0 CC
ClassCruiserCruiser
Mileage37 KM/L35.00 KM/L
42
JAWA 42
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.59 L
Classic 350
Royal Enfield Classic 350
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.86 L
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Single Channel ABS Spoke Vega White
JAWA 42
Single Channel ABS Spoke Vega White
1.59 L
Redditch
Royal Enfield Classic 350
Redditch
1.86 L
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
8.0
8.5
Design8.008.50
Performance7.758.00
Fuel Consumption7.008.00
Significance9.009.50
Safety8.008.75
Comfort8.008.25
Value For Money8.008.50

Specifications

Engine CC294.7 CC349.0 CC
Max Torque26.84 Nm @ 6100 Rpm27 NM @ 4000 RPM
Top Speed130 kmph115 kmph
No. of Gears6 Gears5 Gears
Starting MechanismSelf StartSelf / Kick Start
Ground Clearance165 mm mm170 mm mm
Kerb Weight184 KG195 KG
Seat Height788 mm805 mm
Fuel tank Capacity13.2 L13.0 L
Mileage37 KM/L35 KM/L
Front Brake TypeDual Channel ABSDISC WITH TWIN PISTON FLOATING CALIPER
Rear Brake TypeDiscDISC, SINGLE PISTON FLOATING CALIPER
Front TyreALLOY WHEEL - 90/90-18, 51P100/90 - 19 - 57P
Rear TyreALLOY WHEEL - 120/80-17, 61P120/80 - 18 - 62P
Wheel TypeAlloySpoke/Alloy Wheels

Features

Dual Channel ABS No Yes
Twin-Downtube Spine Frame No Yes
Five-Speed Manual Gearbox No Yes
Removable Pillion Seat No Yes
Gear Position Indicator No Yes
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) No Yes
LED Headlamp No Yes
Dual-Channel ABS No Yes
Passenger Backrest Pad No Yes
Tripper Navigation Pod No Yes
Sump Guard No Yes
Engine Guards No Yes
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster No Yes
Digital LCD Display No Yes
Type-C Charging Port No Yes
Adjustable Clutch And Brake Levers 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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