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Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Jawa 42

Should you buy Royal Enfield Classic 350 or Jawa 42 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Royal Enfield Classic 350 price in Delhi is Rs 193080 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Jawa 42 price in Delhi is Rs 198142 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Classic 350 makes 20.21 PS and 27 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of 42 stand at 27.32 PS and 26.84 Nm respectively. Royal Enfield offers the Classic 350 in 12 colours whereas the Jawa 42 comes in 8 colours. Out of 21 user reviews, 42 scores 4.2 whereas the Royal Enfield Classic 350 tallies 4.2 out of 5 based on 264 user reviews..TheRoyal Enfield Classic 350 Mileage is around 41.55 kmpl, while the Jawa 42 Mileage is around 33 kmpl.

Classic 350 vs 42

Key HighlightsClassic 35042
Mileage (City)41.55 kmpl33 kmpl
Max Power20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm27.32 PS
Body Type-Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled Engine, Spark Ignition, Single CylinderSingle Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
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Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Jawa 42 Comparison

*Ex-showroom price in Delhi

Basic Information

On-Road PriceRs.2.20 Lakh onwards
Rs.2.30 Lakh onwards
Mileage (City)41.55 kmpl
33 kmpl
Max Power20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
27.32 PS
User Rating
4.2
Based on 264 Reviews
4.2
Based on 21 Reviews
Body Type-
Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts₹ 6,037Get EMI offers
Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
₹ 6,296Get EMI offers
Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
InsuranceRs.11,020
Classic 350 Insurance

Rs.12,873
42 Insurance

Colours
Redditch Grey
Redditch Red
All star Black
Orion Red
Orion Red
Sirius White
Sirius White
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Brochure
Brochure not available

Engine and Transmission

Engine Type
4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled Engine, Spark Ignition, Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Displacement349.34 cc
293 cc
No. of Cylinders
1
1
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
2
4
Fuel SupplyFuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Clutch
Wet, multi-plate
-
IgnitionElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
-
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Bore
72 mm
76 mm
Stroke
85.8 mm
65 mm
Compression Ratio
9.5 : 1
11:1
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Max Torque
27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
26.84 Nm
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only

Features

Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Analogue and Digital
NavigationYes-
USB Charging PortYesNo
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tripmeter
Analogue
-
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
Air Cleaner - Paper element, Lubrication - Wet sump forced lubrication
Twin Exhaust
Seat TypeSingle
Single
ClockDigital
-
Passenger Footrest
-
Yes

Features and Safety

Service Due IndicatorYes-
Fuel GaugeDigital
-
Additional Features
Air Cleaner - Paper element, Lubrication - Wet sump forced lubrication
Twin Exhaust

Mileage and Performance

City Mileage41.55 kmpl
-
Highway Mileage37.77 kmpl
-
Overall Mileage-
33 kmpl
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)6.97 Sec
-
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)9.46 Sec
-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)9.53 Sec
-
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)16.30 Sec
-
Braking (60-0 Kmph)18.01 Sec
-
Braking (80-0 Kmph)31.93 Sec
-
Braking (100-0 Kmph)45.01 Sec
-

Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity13 L
14 L
Width
785 mm
-
Length2145 mm
-
Height1090 mm
-
Saddle Height
805 mm
765 mm
Ground Clearance170 mm
-
Wheelbase1390 mm
1369 mm
Kerb Weight195 kg
172 kg
Total Weight375 kg
-
Engine Oil2.20 l
-

Electricals

HeadlightHalogen
Halogen
Tail LightBulb
Bulb
Turn Signal LampBulb
Bulb
Low Fuel IndicatorYesNo

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
153 mm
280 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)32 psi
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)32 psi
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)32 psi
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)36 psi
-

Underpinnings

FrameTwin Downtube Spine Frame
Double Cradle

Pros and Cons

  • Pros
  • Cons

    Royal Enfield Classic 350

    • New chassis makes it easier to ride in traffic.
    • Timeless looks that turn heads
    • Good mileage for a classic motorcycle.
    • More comfortable ergonomics
    • More refined than before

    Jawa 42

    • Motor feels a lot more usable, with the torque spread evenly across the rev range. This helps in riding at moderate speeds at a gear higher, which wasn’t possible earlier
    • Improved overall quality, with good attention-to-detail elements like logo on the rim stickers
    • Is one of the lightest in segment, so moving around in traffic of tight parking spaces is easy

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*Ex-showroom price in Delhi

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Classic 350
  • 42
  • Timeless Classic

    The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is a timeless classic that embodies the essence of old-school charm with modern.....Read More

    By ashish pandey
    On: May 07, 2024 | 19 Views
  • Timeless Appeal

    The classic Bullet holds its charm over the new models; it maintains its timeless appeal, reminiscent of the standard.....Read More

    By rohitkarmakar
    On: May 07, 2024 | 26 Views
  • Stands Out With Traditional Design

    The Royal Enfield Classic 350 may lack cutting-edge features, but it holds its own in the motorcycle market. Despite.....Read More

    By anand singh
    On: May 07, 2024 | 11 Views
  • Great Performance

    Riding experience is excellent as per my opinion and the engine sound and some changes with gear box the bike is so.....Read More

    By darpit patel
    On: May 05, 2024 | 49 Views
  • Impressive Power

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    By durgesh
    On: May 05, 2024 | 19 Views
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