Which bike is better Jawa 42 or Jawa Standard?

According to our average user rating, Jawa Standard has a score of 4.4/5 while Jawa 42 is rated 4.3/5.

Which bike among Jawa 42 and Jawa Standard is cheaper?

Jawa 42 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Jawa 42 and Jawa Standard has a better mileage?

Jawa 42 (33 kmpl) has a better mileage than Jawa Standard (30 kmpl).

Jawa 42 vs Jawa Standard

BikeWale brings you comparison of Jawa 42 and Jawa Standard. The ex-showroom price of Jawa 42 is ₹ 1,74,573 and Jawa Standard is ₹ 1,83,648. Jawa 42 is available in 6 colours and 3 variants and Jawa Standard is available in 3 colours and 3 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Jawa 42 and Jawa Standard.

42 vs Standard Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	42	Standard
Price	₹ 1,74,573	₹ 1,83,648
Capacity	294.72 cc	294.72 cc
Power	26.95 bhp	26.95 bhp
Economy	33 kmpl	30 kmpl

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others.	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	26.95 bhp	26.95 bhp
Max Torque	26.84 Nm	26.84 Nm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc) Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size.	294.72	294.72
Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder.	1	1
Bore (mm) Bore is the diameter of each cylinder.	76	76
Stroke (mm) Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom.	65	65
Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine.	4	4
Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition.	11:1	11:1
Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses.	CDI	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder) A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture.	1	1
Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid.	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has.	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission.	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel.	13.2	13.2
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel.	2.8	2.8
Riding Range (Km) The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel.	436	396
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl) ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions.	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers.	33	30
Top Speed (Kmph) The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve.	130	122

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill.	Single Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup.	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm) Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel.	280	280
Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear.	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm) Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel.	153	153
Calliper Type	Floating Caliper	Floating Caliper
Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels.	Spoke	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch) Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel.	18	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch) Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel.	17	17
Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre.	90/90 - 18	90/90 - 18
Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre.	120/80 - 17	120/80 - 17
Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type.	Tubed	Tubed
Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line.	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	23	23
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	28
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	23	23
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	30	28
Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks.	Telescopic Hydraulic Fork	Telescopic Hydraulic Fork
Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock.	Gas Canister - Twin shock hydraulic	Gas Canister - Twin shock hydraulic

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg) Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables.	182	182
Overall Length (mm) Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back.	2,071	2,071
Overall Width (mm) Total width of the vehicle.	833	833
Overall Height (mm) Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen.	1,065	1,090
Wheelbase (mm) The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel.	1,369	1,369
Ground Clearance (mm) The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle.	165	165
Seat Height (mm) The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground.	765	765
Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler.	Double Cradle	Double cradle

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) (Km)	24000	24000

features


Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime.	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles.	No	No
Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music.	No	No
GPS & Navigation GPS & Navigation function works via Bluetooth to deliver directions on the instrument cluster.	No	No
USB charging port A USB charging port can be used to charge devices on the go. The feature, which is either available as standard or via accessories, can come handy to recharge devices such as smartphones while riding a vehicle.	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) Automatic Headlight On feature keeps the main headlamp of the vehicle running all the time. This improves the visibility of a motorcycle/scooter in the rear-view mirror of vehicle ahead.	Yes	Yes
Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling.	Analogue	Analogue
Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle.	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display.	No	No
Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating.	No	No
Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted.	No	No
Stepped Seat In a stepped seat layout, the pillion seat is slightly taller than the rider seat.	No	No
No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter.	1	1
Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters.	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon.	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator Low oil indicator is a warning light that indicates that the engine is running lower oil than required to operate.	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge.	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest Pillion backrest aims to enhance the passenger comfort. The backrest is usually seen on cruiser-style motorcycles although several top-box manufacturers add that feature to the storage box.	No	No
Pillion Grabrail A pillion grabrail can be used by a passenger to hold on to the motorcycle/scooter. The feature comes as standard on all two-wheelers with a passenger seat.	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat Pillion seat allows the rider to carry a passenger on a two-wheeler. All two-wheelers come with a pillion seat although some bobber-style motorcycles like Jawa Perak do not get the feature.	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest Pillion footrest is a place where the passenger can rest his/her feet when travelling on a motorcycle.	Yes	Yes
Start Type Start type indicates the type of starting mechanism a two-wheeler uses. Most two-wheelers today come with an electric starter, also known as self-starter. The vehicles also get a kick-starter, although the latter is not available in many premium motorcycles.	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light Shift Light is an onboard indicator that suggests that the rider should go a gear higher. The shift light can be programmed on select motorcycles.	No	No
Killswitch Killswitch is used to turn off the engine without turning off the key.	Yes	Yes
Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display.	No	No
Battery Battery in a petrol-powered vehicle is used to support the self-start system, power the clock, and the USB charger.	MF Battery	MF Battery
Headlight Type Headlight type indicates the type of headlamp a vehicle uses. Most vehicles come with a halogen headlight although LED headlights have started to become more common.	Halogen Bulb	Halogen Bulb
Brake/Tail Light Brake/taillight is used to warn the vehicle behind. The brake lights are turned ON when a rider pushes either (front/rear) of the brake levers.	Halogen Bulb	Halogen Bulb
Turn Signal Turn signal aims to indicate that the rider will turn his/her vehicle in a particular direction.	Halogen Bulb	Halogen Bulb
Pass Light Pass light is used to indicate that the rider plans to overtake the vehicle in front of it. The pass light indicates to the vehicle ahead.	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Semi Digital Cluster	Semi Digital Cluster

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Strong brand image
- The 300cc engine is really good
- Gets dual-channel ABS system
- Has an authentic appeal
- Offers a comfortable riding position
- The throttle response is crisp
Could be better
- The bike doesn't feel and look big
- Overall built quality could have been better
- Long waiting period
- Quality of parts could be better
- Lacks some modern features
- Engine has mid-range vibrations

Colors


Available Colours	Galactic Green (Matte) Halley's Teal (Matte) Lumos Lime (Matte) Starlight Blue (Matte) Comet Red (Glossy) Nebula Blue (Glossy)	Jawa Maroon Jawa Grey Jawa Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.3(461 ratings) 177 reviews	4.4(235 ratings) 69 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.5	4.6
Reliability	4.1	4.1
Performance	4.4	4.4
Comfort	4.2	4.3
Service Experience	4.0	4.1
Maintenance cost	3.5	2.3
Extra Features	3.3	1.8

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Good bike with poor services

Jawa is a good bike but it has a poor service network. Workshops are less, ill-manage

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An enjoyable ride

I booked my bike online on the very day of the launch. The dealer was cooperative and

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