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JAWA 42 FJ vs JAWA 42 Comparison

Compare JAWA 42 FJ vs JAWA 42 to know which is better. Detailed bikes comparison on JAWA 42 FJ vs JAWA 42; compare on-road price, performance and other features on bike comparison site.

42 FJ vs 42 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights42 FJ42
Price2.02 L1.85 L
Power334.0 CC294.7 CC
ClassCruiserCruiser
Mileage32 KM/L37 KM/L
42 FJ
JAWA 42 FJ
Ex-Showroom Price
₹2.02 L
42
JAWA 42
Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.85 L
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All Star Aurora Green and All Star Red Silver
JAWA 42 FJ
All Star Aurora Green and All Star Red Silver
2.02 L
Dual Channel ABS Alloy All Star Black Matte
JAWA 42
Dual Channel ABS Alloy All Star Black Matte
1.85 L
OverviewSpecificationsFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
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8.0
Design-8.00
Performance-7.75
Fuel Consumption-7.00
Significance-9.00
Safety-8.00
Comfort-8.00
Value For Money-8.00

Specifications

Engine CC334.0 CC294.7 CC
Max Torque29.62 Nm @ 6000 Rpm26.84 Nm @ 6100 Rpm
Top Speed130 kmph130 kmph
No. of Gears6 Gears6 Gears
Starting MechanismSelf StartSelf Start
Ground Clearance178 mm mm165 mm mm
Kerb Weight184 KG184 KG
Seat Height790 mm788 mm
Fuel tank Capacity12.0 L13.2 L
Mileage32 KM/L37 KM/L
Front Brake TypeDiscDual Channel ABS
Rear Brake TypeDiscDisc
Front Tyre100/90-18ALLOY WHEEL - 90/90-18, 51P
Rear Tyre140/70-17ALLOY WHEEL - 120/80-17, 61P
Wheel TypeAlloyAlloy

Features

Dual Channel ABS No Yes
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Pros Cons 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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