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JAWA 42 vs Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Comparison

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42 vs Continental GT 650 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights42Continental GT 650
Price1.59 L3.53 L
Power294.7 CC648.0 CC
ClassCruiserCruiser
Mileage37 KM/L27 KM/L
42
JAWA 42
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.59 L
Continental GT 650
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹3.53 L
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Single Channel ABS Spoke Vega White
JAWA 42
Single Channel ABS Spoke Vega White
1.59 L
STD
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
STD
3.53 L
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
8.0
8.3
Design8.008.50
Performance7.758.50
Fuel Consumption7.007.00
Significance9.008.75
Safety8.008.00
Comfort8.008.25
Value For Money8.008.50

Specifications

Engine CC294.7 CC648.0 CC
Max Torque26.84 Nm @ 6100 Rpm52.3 Nm @ 5150 Rpm
Top Speed130 kmph170 kmph
No. of Gears6 Gears6 Gears
Starting MechanismSelf StartElectric Start
Ground Clearance165 mm mm174 mm mm
Kerb Weight184 KG214 KG
Seat Height788 mm804 mm
Fuel tank Capacity13.2 L12.5 L
Mileage37 KM/L27 KM/L
Front Brake TypeDual Channel ABSDisc
Rear Brake TypeDiscDisc
Front TyreALLOY WHEEL - 90/90-18, 51P100/90- 18"M/C56H
Rear TyreALLOY WHEEL - 120/80-17, 61P130/70-R18 M/C 63V
Wheel TypeAlloyAlloy

Features

ABS No Yes
Engine Kill Switch No Yes
Dual-Channel ABS No Yes
LED Headlamp No Yes
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) No Yes
Self Start No Yes
Tubeless Tyre No Yes
Malfunction Indicator (MIL) No Yes
Chain Drive No Yes
USB No Yes
Digital Spark Ignition No Yes
Assist & Slipper Clutch No Yes
Side-Stand Engine Cut-Off No Yes
Optional Centre Stand No Yes
USB Charging Port No Yes
Rear Set Footpegs No Yes
Hazard Warning Light 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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