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Matter AERA vs JAWA All Star 42 Comparison

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

AERA vs 42 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	AERA	42
Price	1.81 L	1.8 L
Power	N/A	294.7 CC
Class	Commuter	Cruiser
Mileage	0.00 Km/Full Charge	37 KM/L

Matter AERA

Ex-Showroom Price

₹1.81 L

JAWA 42

Ex-Showroom Price

₹1.8 L

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Matter AERA

5000

1.81 L

JAWA 42

Dual Channel ABS Alloy All Star Black Matte

1.8 L

Overview Specifications Features

Overview

Overall Rating	N/A	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

Max Torque	N/A	26.84 Nm @ 6100 Rpm
Motor Power	10000 W watts	N/A
Top Speed	N/A	130 kmph
Engine CC	N/A	294.7 CC
No. of Gears	N/A	6 Gears
Starting Mechanism	N/A	Self Start

Ground Clearance	N/A	165 mm mm
Kerb Weight	N/A	175,184 KG
Seat Height	N/A	788 mm

Battery Type	Lithium Ion	N/A
Charging Time (A.C) Fast Charging	2	N/A
Charging Time	5	N/A
Battery Range	125 Km/Full Charge	N/A

Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc With Dual Channel ABS
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc With Dual Channel ABS
Front Tyre	100/80 - 17	ALLOY WHEEL - 90/90-18, 51P
Rear Tyre	100/80 - R17	ALLOY WHEEL - 120/80-17, 61P
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy

Features

Dual Channel ABS

Yes

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.