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Jawa 42 Price
Variants (9) | 42 1 Channel - Spoke - Vega White | 42 2 Channel - Spoke - Vega White | 42 1 Channel - Spoke - Voyager Red - Asteroid Grey - Odyssey Black | 42 2 Channel - Spoke - Voyager Red - Asteroid Grey - Odyssey Black | 42 2 Channel - Alloy - Sirius White Matte | 42 2 Channel - Alloy - Nebula Blue - Celestial Copper Matte | 42 2 Channel - Alloy - Dual Tone | 42 2 Channel - Alloy - Orion Red Matte | 42 2 Channel - Alloy - All Star Black Matte |
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Ex-Showroom Price, Select City | ₹ 1,84,115 Get Offers | ₹ 1,84,719 Get Offers | ₹ 1,86,115 Get Offers | ₹ 1,86,719 Get Offers | ₹ 1,91,282 Get Offers | ₹ 1,96,927 Get Offers | ₹ 1,99,919 Get Offers | ₹ 1,99,920 Get Offers | ₹ 1,99,922 Get Offers |
| Brakes and Wheels | Disc Brakes, Spoke Wheels | Disc Brakes, Spoke Wheels | Disc Brakes, Spoke Wheels | Disc Brakes, Spoke Wheels | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels |
| Braking System | Single Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Tyre Type | Tubed | Tubed | Tubed | Tubed | Tubeless | Tubeless | Tubeless | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Instrument Console | Semi-Digital | Digital | Semi-Digital | Digital | Digital | Digital | Digital | Digital | Digital |
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31 Aug 2024
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42 Key Highlights | |||
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| Engine Capacity | 294.72 cc | ||
| Mileage | 33 kmpl | ||
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | ||
| Kerb Weight | 184 kg | Lower kerb weight than 71% of cruiser bikes | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 litres | ||
| Seat Height | 788 mm | ||
Jawa 42 Summary
Jawa 42 is a cruiser bike available in 9 variants and 13 colours. The Jawa 42 is powered by 294.72cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 26.94 bhp and a torque of 26.84 Nm. With both front and rear disc brakes, Jawa 42 comes up with anti-locking braking system. This 42 bike weighs 184 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 13.2 liters.
The Jawa 42 is a modern retro motorcycle and it has received a lot of updates for 2024. The bike’s design, to begin with, draws inspiration from yesteryear Jawas. The bike has a round headlight, teardrop-shaped fuel tank, and a curved rear fender. Jawa has been particular about keeping the retro aspect intact by offering a traditional halogen headlight.
The bike is available in two variants and the lower-spec Jawa 42 gets an analogue display with an inset digital readout. The top-spec bike gets a fully digital dashboard.
Powering the Jawa 42 is a 294.7cc, liquid-cooled engine that has received some internal tweaks. It is called the J-Panther and it makes 27bhp and 26.84Nm. It is paired with a six-speed gearbox, which also gets an assist and slip clutch.
Jawa has worked on improving engine refinement and NVH levels. The bike also gets a new, smaller radiator, which is much more efficient at heat management than the radiator in the outgoing bike.
Under the bodywork, there’s a double cradle frame that’s suspended by a telescopic fork and twin shock absorbers. While the suspension hardware is the same, the compression and rebound damping have been revised. The bike rides on alloy wheels but one can also opt for wire spoke rims by choosing the lower-spec bike.
The Jawa 42 is available in 14 colour options out of which six are new. They are Vega White, Voyager Red, Asteroid Grey, Odyssey Black, Nebula Blue, and Celestial Copper Matte.
The Jawa 42 goes up against the Royal Enfield Classic 350, Honda H’ness CB350, and the Honda CB350RS.
Jawa 42 Review
Good Things
- The revised engine offers better refinement
- Gets comfortable riding position
- Accessible seat height
Could be Better
- Overall quality could have been better
- After-sales service need some work
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Jawa 42 Colours
Jawa 42 is available in the following colours in India.
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Jawa 42 mileage
The average of the 42 is 33 kmpl, as per the owners of the bike.
42 Specifications & Features
1 Channel - Spoke - Vega White
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Specifications
Power & Performance
- Displacement294.72 cc
- Max Power26.94 bhp
- Max Torque26.84 Nm
- Top Speed-
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Brakes and Wheels
- Braking SystemSingle Channel ABS
- Front Brake TypeDisc
- Front Brake Size280 mm
- Caliper - Front2 Piston
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Suspensions and Chassis
- Front SuspensionTelescopic Fork
- Rear SuspensionTwin Shock Absorber
- Front Suspension Preload AdjusterNo
- Rear Suspension Preload AdjusterYes
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Dimensions
- Kerb Weight184 kg
- Seat Height788 mm
- Ground Clearance165 mm
- Fuel Tank Capacity13.2 litres
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Manufacturer Warranty
- Standard Warranty2 year
- Standard Warranty24000 km
Service & Maintenance Schedule
- 1st Service1000 Kms/30 Days
- 2nd Service6000 Kms/180 Days
- 3rd Service12000 Kms/365 Days
- 4th Service18000 Kms
Features
- Instrument ConsoleSemi-Digital
- Touch Screen DisplayNo
- GPS & NavigationNo
- SpeedometerAnalogue
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42 Price in India
Jawa 42 User Reviews
4.2/5
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Breakdown period is important
2 weeks ago
Balaji G
The breakdown period is important. The first 2000km is very important so ride smoothly in this period. I made a big mistake on that period so I just getting 20 mileage per litre. And it causes the clutch plate damaged. I changed the clutch plate to 4000km which cost 8k+ First service cost 1.5k, Second service cost 1.7k.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Got mileage of
20 kmpl
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0
Best bike
3 weeks ago
Rahul
Awesome ride! The Jawa 42 delivers smooth handling, powerful brakes, and impressive mileage (40+ km/l). Comfortable seating, stylish design, and feature-rich dashboard make it a great value for money. Highly recommend! The bike looks very nice and has the best mileage in mountain areas and the engine is 294cc.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
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1
0
My 5 Years Ownership Review
4 weeks ago
Naveen Kumar
HI, I have purchased this bike in JAN 2020, I will share the positives and negatives of this bike without any bias. Positives: 1. This is my First and foremost bike, I learned how to ride a motorcycle with this bike itself, Looks good, rides well, the power is good, seat height is good, when I first bought it one asked about it, felt good.Now let's talk about my experience with the bike mainly the negative side.1. After I bought it, before the first service, it used to stall. I thought it was my riding style because I did not know how to ride a bike before. After the first service, I understood that the clutch cable and other parts were loose.2. after a few hundred Kms cone set became loose, I had to tighten it from a local shop. after 2 yrs of riding,g i have changed the cone set completely. (costing around 2k)3. after 18000+ Kms i had to change the battery and Starter coil assembly completely, I have changed it. (costing around 7k)4. at 20000+ Kms i had to change the chain tenser and again the battery and starter coil assembly, wiring etc. (costing around 8k)5. at 22000+ Kms i had to change the one-way clutch (costing around 6k)6. at 24000+ Kms i had to change the battery and starter coil assembly, regulator etc. (costing me around 8k)7. at 26000+ Kms i had to change the battery and regulator, wiring, Ignition key replacement etc. (costing me around 12k)8. after the first 3 services expect avg service charges up to 5k (Not included above), with out above replacements.9. bike paint quality and seat were major concerns at the start, I don't know about current updated bikes.10. Normally you have to change tiers anyway, i have changed it costing me around 5k for both tyres.As you can see, I had changed wiring, battery, starter coils, regulator etc. very often. this shows the bike has a very major starting problem, which i did not like it. imagine you are in traffic, and scared to turn off your motorcycle, because it won't start again and you don't know how to push start it, and you had to purchase a battery charging kit for safety.i thought about selling it, but it's just a loss for me, and using it to loss, I don't know when will regulator needs to be changed again (maybe within 2000KMs), now the fuel economy also came down drastically, in traffic i am getting 24Kmpl. so, I will keep this as a art piece, my first bike, and also a reminder, to always look for reliability. ( i bought Honda Shine 100 for city office commute, scared of jawa 420 now). next time don't make a mistake just buy the most reliable bike may be Yamaha 3 series for budget, or Honda 650 bikes, i can't settle for less power now.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Got mileage of
25 kmpl
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2
JAWA Bike worst
4 weeks ago
Chitra Surendranath
One of the worst bikes ever bought. Big '0' resale value, performance was very bad, service experience from a showroom in Bangalore was very very bad, spare parts are very very costly, and vehicle maintenance was too high. On the whole, I would advise sincerely to bike lovers to not purchase JAWA bikes. I have used multiple bikes but this one was the worst.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
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About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Got mileage of
10 kmpl
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1
Good experience
5 weeks ago
Anchal
I have been riding this bike for the last 1 year and run 10k, the overall experience is too good. The staff are very helpful, and the bike is running smoothly.
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Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
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Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
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1
0
Dream bike
6 weeks ago
Mohan
Very good bike I love it. The Jawa 42 bike provides decent mileage with an unbeatable engine. Very comfortable for short riders. Best riding experience. Decent ground clearance. Excellent pic up. Nice looks. Good road presence. Excellent braking system. Nice exhaust sound. Jawa 42 2.1 is overall an all-rounder bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
50 kmpl
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4
Breakdown period is important
2 weeks ago
Balaji G
The breakdown period is important. The first 2000km is very important so ride smoothly in this period. I made a big mistake on that period so I just getting 20 mileage per litre. And it causes the clutch plate damaged. I changed the clutch plate to 4000km which cost 8k+ First service cost 1.5k, Second service cost 1.7k.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Got mileage of
20 kmpl
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0
0
Best bike
3 weeks ago
Rahul
Awesome ride! The Jawa 42 delivers smooth handling, powerful brakes, and impressive mileage (40+ km/l). Comfortable seating, stylish design, and feature-rich dashboard make it a great value for money. Highly recommend! The bike looks very nice and has the best mileage in mountain areas and the engine is 294cc.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
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1
0
Good experience
5 weeks ago
Anchal
I have been riding this bike for the last 1 year and run 10k, the overall experience is too good. The staff are very helpful, and the bike is running smoothly.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
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1
0
Dream bike
6 weeks ago
Mohan
Very good bike I love it. The Jawa 42 bike provides decent mileage with an unbeatable engine. Very comfortable for short riders. Best riding experience. Decent ground clearance. Excellent pic up. Nice looks. Good road presence. Excellent braking system. Nice exhaust sound. Jawa 42 2.1 is overall an all-rounder bike.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
50 kmpl
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4
Awesome
6 weeks ago
Girija Prasanna Samal
very good for our village condition, it is so good to ride. All kinds of people use it in good and bad condition road. My all family and friends love it. Very good looking and very good performance. Awesome color, sound, and ride quality. Everyone can love it. So anyone can buy it and enjoy it.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
26 kmpl
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My jawa 42
6 weeks ago
Aaryan
Good bike, with a nice performance, and strength looks bulky but is easy to lift and light but the comfort is okay but could be better and the sound is satisfying. Its red color shines in the morning but looks dull at night. Nice bike to get compared to Royal Enfield in place of cost. Bobber will be also a good choice or making this bike a single-seater will look awesome.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
30 kmpl
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1
1
My 5 Years Ownership Review
4 weeks ago
Naveen Kumar
HI, I have purchased this bike in JAN 2020, I will share the positives and negatives of this bike without any bias. Positives: 1. This is my First and foremost bike, I learned how to ride a motorcycle with this bike itself, Looks good, rides well, the power is good, seat height is good, when I first bought it one asked about it, felt good.Now let's talk about my experience with the bike mainly the negative side.1. After I bought it, before the first service, it used to stall. I thought it was my riding style because I did not know how to ride a bike before. After the first service, I understood that the clutch cable and other parts were loose.2. after a few hundred Kms cone set became loose, I had to tighten it from a local shop. after 2 yrs of riding,g i have changed the cone set completely. (costing around 2k)3. after 18000+ Kms i had to change the battery and Starter coil assembly completely, I have changed it. (costing around 7k)4. at 20000+ Kms i had to change the chain tenser and again the battery and starter coil assembly, wiring etc. (costing around 8k)5. at 22000+ Kms i had to change the one-way clutch (costing around 6k)6. at 24000+ Kms i had to change the battery and starter coil assembly, regulator etc. (costing me around 8k)7. at 26000+ Kms i had to change the battery and regulator, wiring, Ignition key replacement etc. (costing me around 12k)8. after the first 3 services expect avg service charges up to 5k (Not included above), with out above replacements.9. bike paint quality and seat were major concerns at the start, I don't know about current updated bikes.10. Normally you have to change tiers anyway, i have changed it costing me around 5k for both tyres.As you can see, I had changed wiring, battery, starter coils, regulator etc. very often. this shows the bike has a very major starting problem, which i did not like it. imagine you are in traffic, and scared to turn off your motorcycle, because it won't start again and you don't know how to push start it, and you had to purchase a battery charging kit for safety.i thought about selling it, but it's just a loss for me, and using it to loss, I don't know when will regulator needs to be changed again (maybe within 2000KMs), now the fuel economy also came down drastically, in traffic i am getting 24Kmpl. so, I will keep this as a art piece, my first bike, and also a reminder, to always look for reliability. ( i bought Honda Shine 100 for city office commute, scared of jawa 420 now). next time don't make a mistake just buy the most reliable bike may be Yamaha 3 series for budget, or Honda 650 bikes, i can't settle for less power now.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Got mileage of
25 kmpl
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2
JAWA Bike worst
4 weeks ago
Chitra Surendranath
One of the worst bikes ever bought. Big '0' resale value, performance was very bad, service experience from a showroom in Bangalore was very very bad, spare parts are very very costly, and vehicle maintenance was too high. On the whole, I would advise sincerely to bike lovers to not purchase JAWA bikes. I have used multiple bikes but this one was the worst.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Got mileage of
10 kmpl
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1
1
Worst bike please don't purchase this bike
7 weeks ago
Osman
The worst bike I have ever seen is 10000kml you'll face a lot of problems on the bike so I suggest please don't go for this bike. I'm getting irritated about why I bought Jawa I should have gone Royal Enfield. Every 15000kml you need to change your starter coil. I have been doing that I can't towel the bike on main roads.
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(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
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Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
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0
Build quality issues with jawa 42.
9 weeks ago
Shreeneel Soni
I have a Jawa 42 (1st generation), and since I bought it, I’ve been facing major part damage issues every month. Additionally, the Jawa silencer is completely corroded. I requested the company to replace it, but they responded that it would be chargeable. On top of that, all the body parts are starting to corrode. The Splendor has much better build quality than the Jawa 42.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Got mileage of
22 kmpl
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Jawa 42
13 weeks ago
Ravi
Its parts are very costly Permanently defectedAny time any parts are damaged or defective It’s bike are very badPer month issue in this bikeIn this bike, defective parts are ECU, Regulator, battery, magnet coil, fuse, chain shocked, disc brake, clutch plate, shocker leakageSelf-starting problem Shocker leakage problem ECU problem
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
15000+ km
Got mileage of
22 kmpl
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5
JAWA 42 Classic - Worst Bike Everowned
21 weeks ago
Sunil
One of the worst bikes ever bought. Big '0' resale value, performance was very bad, service experience from a showroom in Attapur was very very bad, spare parts are very very costly, and vehicle maintenance was too high. On the whole, I would advise sincerely to bike lovers to not purchase JAWA bikes. I have used multiple bikes but this one was the worst.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Performance
Comfort
Service experience
Value for money
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Got mileage of
25 kmpl
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15
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