Jawa
Jawa 42 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 295cc single producing 26.94 bhp and 26.84 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 184 kg the power-to-weight figure is 146 bhp per tonne, which ranks 40 of 51 in its class here.
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
Electric
- Top speed
- 125 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 184 kg
- Fuel tank
- 13.2 L
- Seat height
- 788 mm
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1369 mm
- Length
- 2071 mm
- Width
- 833 mm
- Height
- 1065 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 90/90-18
- Rear tyre
- 120/80-17
Engine
- Engine
- 294.7 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 26.9 bhp
- Torque
- 26.8 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 32 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 280 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 weighs 184 kg with fluids, has an 788 mm seat, 165 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1369 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 13.2 litres, good for about 416 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 90/90-18 front and 120/80-17 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.
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.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against 42 FJ, Rebel 300 and 350
Against 42 FJ, Rebel 300 or 350, it gets tubeless tyres that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: led headlamp, led daytime running lamp and led tail lamp, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
Only the 42 has
- Tubeless tyres
Rivals have, it lacks
- LED headlamp
- LED daytime running lamp
- LED tail lamp
Colours
- All Star Black Matte
- Ivory
42 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the 42?
- It uses a 295cc engine producing 26.94 bhp and 26.84 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the 42 suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 788 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the 42 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the 42 have?
- 10 items across 4 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
42 from
₹1.87 Lakh