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    Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350

    Should you buy Jawa 42 or Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Jawa 42 price in is Rs 1,84,950 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 price in is Rs 1,99,990 (ex-showroom). The engine in the 42 makes 27.32 PS and 26.84 Nm. On the other hand, the power and torque of Meteor 350 stand at 20.21 PS and 27 Nm respectively. Jawa offers the 42 in 2 colours whereas the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 comes in 7 colours. Out of 42 user reviews, Meteor 350 scores 4.7 whereas the Jawa 42 tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 131 user reviews..The Jawa 42 Mileage is around 33 kmpl, while the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Mileage is around 41.88 kmpl.

    42 vs Meteor 350

    Key Highlights42Meteor 350
    Mileage (Overall)33 kmpl41.88 kmpl
    Max Power27.32 PS20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
    Body TypeRoadster BikesCruiser Bikes
    Engine TypeSingle Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHCSingle Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air Oil Cooled Engine
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    Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Comparison

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          Jawa 42
          Jawa 42
            Rs1,84,950*
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                Royal Enfield Meteor 350
                Royal Enfield Meteor 350
                  Rs1,99,990*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.2,11,546* Onwards
                Rs.2,28,042* Onwards
                Mileage (Overall)
                33 kmpl
                41.88 kmpl
                Max Power
                27.32 PS
                20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
                User Rating
                4.5
                Based on Jawa 42 Reviews
                4.7
                Based on Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Reviews
                Body Type
                Roadster Bikes
                Cruiser Bikes
                EMI Starts₹ 5,797
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                Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
                		₹ 6,238
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                Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.11,800
                42 Insurance
                Rs.12,053
                Meteor 350 Insurance
                ColoursAll Star Black MatteGreyOrange
                Brochure
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
                Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air Oil Cooled Engine
                Displacement
                294.72 cc
                349.34 cc
                Number Of Cylinders
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                1
                1
                Cooling System
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                Liquid Cooled
                Air & Oil Cooled
                Valves (per cylinder)
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                4
                2
                Supply System
                Fuel Injection
                Fuel Injection
                Clutch
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                Assist And Slipper Clutch
                Wet, Multi Plate
                Ignition
                -
                Electronic Fuel Injection
                Gearbox
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                6 Speed
                5 Speed
                Bore
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                76 mm
                72 mm
                Stroke
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                65 mm
                85.8 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                11:1
                9.5:1
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                bs6.2
                bs6.2
                Max Torque
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                26.84 Nm
                27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
                Starting System
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                Self Start Only
                Self Start Only
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                Features
                USB Charging Port
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                		Yes
                Instrument Console Type
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                Digital
                Analogue and Digital
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                -
                Bluetooth
                Navigation
                -
                		Yes
                Roadside AssistanceYesYes
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Tachometer
                -
                Digital
                Tripmeter
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                Digital
                Digital
                Odometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Seat Type
                Single
                Single
                Clock
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                		Yes
                Rear Footpegs
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                		YesYes
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                Features and Safety
                Mobile Application
                -
                		Yes
                Service Due IndicatorYesYes
                Fuel Gauge
                -
                Digital
                Additional Features/Information
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                Lubrication - Wet sump forced lubrication, Engine Oil Grade - Sae 15 W 50 Api, Sl Grade, Jaso Ma 2 Semi Synthetic, Air Cleaner - Paper Element
                Performance
                City Mileage (Tested)
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                41.88 kmpl
                Overall Mileage
                33 kmpl
                41.88 kmpl
                Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
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                6.00 Sec
                Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
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                8.18 Sec
                Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
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                8.25 Sec
                Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)
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                13.94 Sec
                Quarter Mile
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                18.74s @ 109.43kmph Sec
                Braking 60-0 km/h
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                20.09 Sec
                Braking 80-0 km/h
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                34.40 Sec
                Braking 100-0 km/h
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                51.08 Sec
                Claimed Top Speed
                130 kmph
                114 kmph
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                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
                12.5 L
                15 L
                Width
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                833 mm
                845 mm
                Length
                2071 mm
                2140 mm
                Height
                1065 mm
                1140 mm
                Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
                2.8 L
                3 L
                Ground Clearance
                165 mm
                170 mm
                Wheelbase
                1369 mm
                1400 mm
                Kerb Weight
                182 kg
                191 kg
                Seat height
                788 mm
                765 mm
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                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                LED
                Taillight
                LED
                LED
                Indicators
                LED
                LED
                Daytime Running Lamps
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                		Yes
                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
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                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                280 mm
                300 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                240 mm
                270 mm
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                23 psi
                32 psi
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                23 psi
                32 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                28 psi
                32 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                30 psi
                36 psi
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                Underpinnings
                Frame
                Double Cradle
                Twin Downtube Spine Frame

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons

                • Jawa 42

                  • The engine has a strong mid range punch and that makes it quite exciting in the city
                  • Sporty handling makes it a lot of fun in the city and out on the highway
                  • The analogue console in the base and mid variants looks gorgeous and there’s nothing like it in this segment

                  Royal Enfield Meteor 350

                  • Comfortable riding position
                  • Has a wide range of colours to choose from
                  • It is powered by a refined J-Series motor

                • Jawa 42

                  • Owners have often reported rusting, paint peeling and parts loosening out over a period of time even with the new Jawas
                  • Spoke wheels in the base variant look gorgeous but have tube tyres, which could make dealing with punctures quite a hassle

                  Royal Enfield Meteor 350

                  • A long wheelbase might not be ideal in city traffic
                  • Quite heavy to move around

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                  harshneet on Apr 09, 2026
                  4.5
                  Jawa 42 Scratch less. Excellent condition.
                  It is a great bike with comfort and riding pleasure. It gives good mileage. Totally satisfied with the bike. I am 42 years old and have done long rides on it with a maximum of 400 kms in 1 day. All the things in the bike are perfect, premium black matt colour, scratch less. Looks are fresher and very appealing.
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                  sarthak on Feb 09, 2026
                  3.8
                  jawa 42 the bike of my dream
                  Stylish look budget friendly, stylish look very nice to ride. Nice bike bahut acha bike hai, mere 3 generation ne use kiya hai bike bahut accha hai. Iska breaking system bhi bahut acha hai. All the best jawa. Comfort speed is good. This bike gives best mileage better than royal enfield bike, this bikes give you road presence so if you want good bike with road presence so you can go with jawa 42, it is good option for you. This bike goes with all type of generation, sab chala sakte hain isko papa bhi bachhe bhi, bahut accha bike hai agar aap bullet lene aa rahe ho toh maat lena uske badle yeh le lo. Sab ghum ghum ke dekhenge aapko apagr app bagal se jao ge toh.
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                  naman on Feb 09, 2026
                  4.7
                  Jawa 42: Retro Style, Modern Ride, Pure Dil Se Re
                  Maine Jawa 42 choose ki kyunki iska retro-modern look aur classic exhaust sound kaafi unique feel deta hai. Ride smooth aur comfortable hai, chahe city traffic ho ya highway. Engine performance strong hai aur bike ka style personality ko bhi highlight karta hai. Ride ab tak kaafi smooth aur enjoyable rahi hai. City traffic mein bike easy handle hoti hai, suspension comfortable lagta hai aur engine refined feel deta hai. Highway pe stability aur pickup dono confidence dete hain, overall ride ka experience satisfying hai. Yes, main is bike ko recommend zaroor karunga. Jawa 42 stylish look, comfortable ride aur balanced performance deti hai. Daily commute se leke weekend rides tak kaafi enjoyable experience milta hai. Value for money bhi acchi lagti hai.
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                  shreyas on Feb 05, 2026
                  4.5
                  It was a quite good Experience
                  The bike offers a great riding experience, it's comfortable to ride, and has good mileage. There's absolutely no wobbling on the highway, and its braking system is also very good. The bike is in excellent condition and has been properly serviced. In short, the bike is in top condition and has never been in an accident.
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                  jnanashree on Jan 21, 2026
                  4.3
                  My Two wheeler
                  Feels like a car in long rides. Mileage is around 30 in long rides. Power is awesome but not like sports bike. I have enjoyed the ride for more than 2 years. Its heavy, stable, very comfortable in long rides. My first bike and a powerful one. This bike attracts people. People will stop by and ask how much does it cost.
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                  aaruhan on Jul 12, 2026
                  4.5
                  Great bike
                  Overall the bike is great for both city and highway rides as I stand 6.2 ft at 88 kg and it quite nimble as well as the weight distribution is very good with great torque and power figures. It’s a comfortable bike but the rear suspension is a bit stiff which can easily be resolved by replacing it with the classic Nitrox ones and it’s decently priced as well. However the biggest cons I found was the front led headlight which is honestly pathetic and the unreliable fuel tank indicator.
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                  ankush on Jul 05, 2026
                  4.5
                  Good investment for future
                  I choose this for its style modern look and millage due to my daily commute and my budget. With this bike, my experience was amazing, easy to handle, no tiredness, feels well on long ride, I go to the nearby cities. Smooth on highway and city traffic is difficult to handle. Seat also comfortable. On highway, it feels like a rocket. It is more comfortable to ride. My plan is to go Ladakh with this bike and come. Nice bike. My friend was saying, this an amazing bike, you can go for this. Its handling so easy on highway. It feel comfortable to ride and improve my riding posture with time. This is the beautiful machine for every young ones.
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                  saurav on Jun 11, 2026
                  4.3
                  Awesome cruiser bike in this segment.
                  Best highway bike for long trips. This bike is recommended for the trip lovers and long route destinations. Also, this is best for daily use from office to home. This bike is best comfortable bike in this segment. Best experience ever. I drove that bike from Jalandhar to manali and the tour was very comfortable. I would always recommend meteor 350 in this segment. Relax driving is always best rather than fast driving. Yes, if you are looking for best highway comfortable bike, then go for meteor 350. This is basically confortable with both solo and pillon, and for long trips you can go for this bike. Just speed would be less rest is ok.
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                  muhammed on May 28, 2026
                  4.8
                  Meteor 350
                  I'm riding this bike on highway pretty good performance and i love this bike and i drove it from kozhikode to idukki very good comfort and no back pain, i reach idukki about 5.5 hours and that is prestty fast. High perfomance and a mileage of 30 km per litre, i think this is decent good comfort can ride smoothly 250-300 km without any strain in back good sitting position in long ride we can get upto 35 km per litre. Yes of course good mileage for a 350 cc cruiser good perfomance, good comfort, decent mileage of 30-35 kilo metre per litre good service from royal enfield i think it is best in the market with this price range.
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                  vishesh on Feb 07, 2026
                  5.0
                  Comfortable bike
                  My friend suggested that it would be better and yes its better plus best for long and slow riding so much comfortable. People need to go classy over flashy. If you want slow ride and comfort better it is good. Comfort is awesome when you are riding all eyes on you but it's down clearance a bit off but it's ok, design is awesome and not feeling any bumps. I ride 1284km till now and it's awesome and great. Go for it Yes of course, I recommend this bike to buy but if you dont feel slow ride maybe this bike is not for you. Its very Heavy to handle in speed the fear of accident can take places so ride safe and slow.
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                FAQs on Jawa 42 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350

                Q) Which bike is better Jawa 42 or Royal Enfield Meteor 350?

                A) As per our average user rating, Jawa 42 has a score of 4.5/5 while Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has rate of 4.7 /5.

                Q) Which bike among Jawa 42 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is cheaper?

                A) Jawa 42 price starts at Rs 1,84,950 & Royal Enfield Meteor 350 price starts at Rs 1,99,990 in Delhi . Jawa 42 is cheaper between these.
                *Ex-showroom price in Delhi
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