Royal Enfield Bullet 350 vs JAWA Forty Two Comparison

For us, the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 remains one of the most honest motorcycles on sale today. If you want a machine that rewards you for slowing down, this icon still makes sense. As Preetam summarises, “Overall, the bullet has improved so much... it will still appeal to you if you're a bullet fan. So go ahead, take a test ride—this could be just the best bullet ever to be made.”
 

Best as:

• Daily commuter for mature riders.
• Relaxed weekend tourer
• Long-term heirloom purchase with high resale value.

Not ideal as:

• Primary high-speed touring vehicle
• Tech-heavy purchase for gadget enthusiasts.
• Fuel-cost sensitive commuter

The Jawa Forty-Two 2.1 certainly makes for a more appealing package, particularly with the new updates, which are not just skin deep. The tubeless tyres will offer peace of mind to riders, the seat will offer a more comfortable perch, the exhaust note has become throatier, and the ride quality is supple, and firm.Overall, the new Jawa 42 is a nicely put together bike, except for cornering clearance, and a few glaring welds on the frame and on the back of the forks.