Which bike is better Jawa 42 or Yezdi Roadster?

According to our average user rating, Yezdi Roadster has a score of 4.6/5 while Jawa 42 is rated 4.4/5.

Which bike among Jawa 42 and Yezdi Roadster is cheaper?

Jawa 42 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Jawa 42 and Yezdi Roadster has a better mileage?

Jawa 42 (33 kmpl) has a better mileage than Yezdi Roadster (29.5 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier Jawa 42 or Yezdi Roadster?

Yezdi Roadster is heavier (184 kg) than Jawa 42 (172 kg).

Jawa 42 vs Yezdi Roadster

BikeWale brings you comparison of Jawa 42 and Yezdi Roadster. The ex-showroom price of Jawa 42 is ₹ 1,74,573 and Yezdi Roadster is ₹ 2,03,191. Jawa 42 is available in 6 colours and 3 variants and Yezdi Roadster is available in 1 colour and 5 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 Yezdi Roadster.

42 vs Roadster Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	42	Roadster
Price	₹ 1,74,573	₹ 2,03,191
Capacity	293 cc	334 cc
Power	27 bhp	29.29 bhp @ 7300 rpm
Economy	33 kmpl	29.5 kmpl

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	27 bhp	29.29 bhp @ 7,300 rpm
Max Torque	27.05 Nm	29 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	293	334
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	76	81
Stroke (mm)	65	65
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11:1	11:01
Ignition	Electronic Ignition	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multidisc	Wet Multidisc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14	12.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.8	2.5
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	462	369
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	33	29.5
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	130	140

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	280	320
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	153	240
Calliper Type	Floating Caliper	Floating Calliper
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	18	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 18	100/90 - 18
Rear Tyre Size	120/80 - 17	130/80 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	23	28
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	30
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	23	28
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	30	32
Front Suspension	Telescopic Hydraulic Fork	Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension	Gas Canister - Twin shock hydraulic	Twin shock absorbers with gas canister

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	172	184
Overall Length (mm)	2,071	--
Overall Width (mm)	833	--
Overall Height (mm)	1,065	--
Wheelbase (mm)	1,369	1,440
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	175
Seat Height (mm)	765	790
Chassis Type	Double Cradle	Double Cradle

Manufacturer Warranty


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

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	No	Digital
Stand Alarm	No	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	1	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	No	Yes
Battery	MF Battery	MF Battery
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Semi Digital Cluster	Fuel Warning Indicator

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Strong brand image
- The 300cc engine is really good
- Gets dual-channel ABS system
- 300cc engine offers good performance, refinement
- Looks quite comfortable
- Lots of colour options to choose from
Could be better
- The bike doesn't feel and look big
- Overall built quality could have been better
- Long waiting period
- Limited sales, service reach
- Looks quite identical to Royal Enfield Meteor

Colors


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

Reviews


Overall rating	4.4(417 ratings) 156 reviews	4.6(100 ratings) 29 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.6	4.6
Reliability	4.2	4.0
Performance	4.4	4.4
Comfort	4.3	4.2
Service Experience	4.1	3.7

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Jawa is not a value for money look for

Buying experience was not good as the waiting period was 7 months. Riding experience:

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Yezdi lovers will love this machine

Hello all I would like to share my experience after riding this bike about 1700 kms.

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2021 Jawa 42 2.1 Vs Honda Hness CB350 | FEATURES COMPARISON | Forty Two Or Highness 350? | BikeWale

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The modern-classic motorcycle segment in India is pretty crowded. And with so many options available, it is obvious to get a tad confused when selecting which one to buy. So, in this video, we have picked out the 2021 Jawa 42 2.1 and the Honda H'ness CB350 to compare their features and specifications and help you decide which of the two would suit you best. 2021 Jawa 42 2.1 Review - https://youtu.be/kqh0mFWVogI 2021 Honda H'ness CB350 Review - https://youtu.be/FabHNdcy038 Royal Enfield...

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FAQs About 42 & Roadster

Q: Which bike is better Jawa 42 or Yezdi Roadster?

A: According to our average user rating, Yezdi Roadster has a score of 4.6/5 while Jawa 42 is rated 4.4/5.
Q: Which bike among Jawa 42 and Yezdi Roadster is cheaper?

A: Jawa 42 is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike between Jawa 42 and Yezdi Roadster has a better mileage?

A: Jawa 42 (33 kmpl) has a better mileage than Yezdi Roadster (29.5 kmpl).
Q: Which bike is heavier Jawa 42 or Yezdi Roadster?

A: Yezdi Roadster is heavier (184 kg) than Jawa 42 (172 kg).

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