Jawa 42 FJ vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Jawa 42 FJ and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹4,082 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Meteor 350
The Meteor 350 starts ₹4,082 lower (₹1,99,447 against ₹2,03,529), about ₹130 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Meteor 350
Meteor 350 claims 32 kmpl against 30 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,910 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
42 FJ
42 FJ has the better power-to-weight ratio: 156 against 106 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Meteor 350
Meteor 350 gets bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and usb charging port.
City manners
42 FJ
42 FJ is 7 kg lighter and taller in the seat (790 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
42 FJ
42 FJ comes with 4 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Meteor 350.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 42 FJ if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
Buy the Meteor 350 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you live where Royal Enfield's bigger service network matters
- your priority is comfortable cruising
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 42 FJ | Meteor 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,03,529 | ₹1,99,447 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,31,771 | ₹2,27,952 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,50,395 | ₹1,40,845 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹11,124 | ₹10,940 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,28,290 | ₹4,14,737 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Jawa42 FJ | Royal EnfieldMeteor 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,03,529 | ₹1,99,447 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,450 | ₹6,320 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 334 cc | 349.3 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 28.8 bhp | 20.2 bhp |
| Torque | 29.6 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 30 kmpl | 32 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 130 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 184 kg | 191 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 15 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 765 mm |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Length | — | 2140 mm |
| Width | — | 845 mm |
| Height | — | 1140 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 270 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shock Absorber | Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-18 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 140/70-17 |
42 FJ vs Meteor 350: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 42 FJ or the Meteor 350?
- The Meteor 350 is cheaper by ₹4,082 at the base variant (₹1,99,447 against ₹2,03,529 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 42 FJ or the Meteor 350?
- The Meteor 350 claims 32 kmpl against 30 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 42 FJ and Meteor 350 in Delhi?
- About ₹3,819: roughly ₹2,31,771 for the 42 FJ and ₹2,27,952 for the Meteor 350, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹4,28,290 for the 42 FJ and ₹4,14,737 for the Meteor 350, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Meteor 350 comes out ₹13,553 ahead.
