Jawa
Jawa 42 FJ specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 334cc liquid-cooled engine makes 28.77 bhp and 29.62 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 184 kg that is 156 bhp per tonne, 39th best power-to-weight of the 51 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 334 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 28.8 bhp
- Torque
- 29.6 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 30 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 130 km/h
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/90-18
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-17
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 184 kg
- Fuel tank
- 12 L
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Ground clearance
- 178 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1440 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic Fork
- Rear suspension
- Twin Shock Absorber
Source: Jawa official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The 42 FJ weighs 184 kg with fluids, has an 790 mm seat, 178 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1440 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 12 litres, good for about 354 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 100/90-18 front and 140/70-17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Equipment against 42, Meteor 350 and CB350
What it lacks: bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and usb charging port, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
It is offered in 6 colours: All Star Red Silver, All Star Aurora Green, All Stars Matte Black with Black Clad, All Stars Nebula Blue, All Star Matte Black with Red Clad and All Stars Chrome. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the 42 FJ has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- USB charging port
Colours
- All Star Red Silver
- All Star Aurora Green
- All Stars Matte Black with Black Clad
- All Stars Nebula Blue
- All Star Matte Black with Red Clad
- All Stars Chrome
42 FJ specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the 42 FJ?
- It uses a 334cc engine producing 28.77 bhp and 29.62 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the 42 FJ suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 790 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the 42 FJ have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the 42 FJ have?
- 13 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
42 FJ from
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