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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 1,84,942 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 price in is Rs 1,99,990 (ex-showroom). The engine in the 42 makes 27.2 PS and 26.3 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 5 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 132 user reviews..The Jawa 42 Mileage is around 33 kmpl, while the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Mileage is around 41.88 kmpl.
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    Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Comparison

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          Jawa 42
          Jawa 42
            Rs1,84,942*
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                Royal Enfield Meteor 350
                Royal Enfield Meteor 350
                  Rs1,99,990*
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                      Royal Enfield Bullet 350
                      Royal Enfield Bullet 350
                        Rs1,65,656*
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                      Basic Information
                      On-Road Price
                      Rs.2,11,537* Onwards
                      Rs.2,28,042* Onwards
                      Rs.1,90,384* Onwards
                      Mileage (Overall)
                      33 kmpl
                      41.88 kmpl
                      37 kmpl
                      Max Power
                      27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
                      20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
                      20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
                      User Rating
                      4.5
                      Based on Jawa 42 Reviews
                      4.7
                      Based on Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Reviews
                      4.5
                      Based on Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Reviews
                      Body Type
                      Roadster 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
                      ₹ 5,506
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                      Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                      Insurance
                      Rs.11,800
                      42 Insurance
                      Rs.12,053
                      Meteor 350 Insurance
                      Rs.11,476
                      Bullet 350 Insurance
                      ColoursAll Stars IvoryGreyOrangeMilitary Black
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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
                      Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air-oil Cooled
                      Displacement
                      294.72 cc
                      349.34 cc
                      349 cc
                      Number Of Cylinders
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                      1
                      1
                      1
                      Cooling System
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                      Liquid Cooled
                      Air & Oil Cooled
                      Air & Oil Cooled
                      Valves (per cylinder)
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                      4
                      2
                      2
                      Supply System
                      Electronic Injection
                      Fuel Injection
                      Electronic Injection
                      Clutch
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                      Assist And Slipper Clutch
                      Wet, Multi Plate
                      Wet, Multi Plate
                      Ignition
                      -
                      Electronic Fuel Injection
                      Electronic Fuel Injection
                      Gearbox
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                      6 Speed
                      5 Speed
                      5 Speed
                      Bore
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                      76 mm
                      72 mm
                      72 mm
                      Stroke
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                      65 mm
                      85.8 mm
                      85.8 mm
                      Compression Ratio
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                      11:1
                      9.5:1
                      9.5:1
                      Emission Norm Compliance
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                      bs6.2
                      bs6.2
                      bs6.2
                      Max Torque
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                      26.3 Nm @ 5800 rpm
                      27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
                      27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
                      Starting System
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                      Self Start Only
                      Self Start Only
                      Self Start Only
                      Features
                      USB Charging Port
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                      YesYes
                      Instrument Console Type
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                      Digital
                      Analogue and Digital
                      Analogue and Digital
                      Bluetooth Connectivity
                      -
                      Bluetooth
                      -
                      Navigation
                      -
                      Yes
                      -
                      Roadside AssistanceYesYesYes
                      Speedometer
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                      Digital
                      Analogue
                      Analogue
                      Tripmeter
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                      Digital
                      Digital
                      Digital
                      Odometer
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                      Digital
                      Digital
                      Digital
                      Seat Type
                      Single
                      Single
                      Single
                      Clock
                      -
                      YesYes
                      Rear Footpegs
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                      YesYesYes
                      Features and Safety
                      Braking Type
                      Anti-lock Braking System
                      -
                      -
                      Mobile Application
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                      Yes
                      -
                      Service Due IndicatorYesYesYes
                      Fuel Gauge
                      -
                      Digital
                      Digital
                      Additional Features/Information
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                      -
                      ECO Mode
                      ECO Mode
                      Performance
                      City Mileage (Tested)
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                      41.88 kmpl
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                      Overall Mileage
                      33 kmpl
                      41.88 kmpl
                      37 kmpl
                      Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
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                      6.00 Sec
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                      Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
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                      8.18 Sec
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                      Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
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                      8.25 Sec
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                      Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)
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                      13.94 Sec
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                      Quarter Mile
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                      18.74s @ 109.43kmph Sec
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                      Braking 60-0 km/h
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                      20.09 Sec
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                      Braking 80-0 km/h
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                      34.40 Sec
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                      Braking 100-0 km/h
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                      51.08 Sec
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                      Claimed Top Speed
                      130 kmph
                      114 kmph
                      110 kmph
                      Dimensions and Capacity
                      Fuel Tank Capacity
                      13.2 L
                      15 L
                      13 L
                      Width
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                      833 mm
                      845 mm
                      785 mm
                      Length
                      2071 mm
                      2140 mm
                      2110 mm
                      Height
                      1065 mm
                      1140 mm
                      1125 mm
                      Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
                      2.8 L
                      3 L
                      2 L
                      Ground Clearance
                      173 mm
                      170 mm
                      160 mm
                      Wheelbase
                      1369 mm
                      1400 mm
                      1390 mm
                      Kerb Weight
                      175 kg
                      191 kg
                      195 kg
                      Gross Weight
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                      375 kg
                      Seat height
                      795 mm
                      765 mm
                      805 mm
                      Electricals
                      Headlight
                      LED
                      LED
                      Halogen
                      Taillight
                      LED
                      LED
                      Bulb
                      Indicators
                      LED
                      LED
                      Bulb
                      Daytime Running Lamps
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                      Yes
                      -
                      Low Fuel IndicatorYesYesYes
                      Alternator
                      -
                      -
                      ACG
                      Tyres and Brakes
                      Front Brake Size
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                      280 mm
                      300 mm
                      300 mm
                      Rear Brake Size
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                      240 mm
                      270 mm
                      153 mm
                      Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                      23 psi
                      32 psi
                      32 psi
                      Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                      23 psi
                      32 psi
                      32 psi
                      Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                      28 psi
                      32 psi
                      32 psi
                      Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                      30 psi
                      36 psi
                      36 psi
                      Underpinnings
                      Frame
                      Double Cradle
                      Twin Downtube Spine Frame
                      Twin Downtube Spine Frame

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                      User Reviews of Comparison

                      • 42
                      • Meteor 350
                      • Bullet 350
                      • R
                        rohan on Aug 26, 2026
                        4.3
                        Riding experience and Maintenance
                        The bike gives great performance and comfort for the long run, maintenance is little costly but the bike doesn't disappoint, ABS gives really good safety and bike due to its heavy weight remains stable on high speeds. Handling maneuvering is easy. It's easy to control, all the electricals work fine. Overall worth a buy.
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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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                        3 2
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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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                        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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                        5
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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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                      • Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Reviews
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                        kunal on Sep 18, 2026
                        5.0
                        My life my bike
                        For the looks and its heaviness, it’s a happiness in my life. So good, heavy, stable, and safe bike. Other than those light bikes, its drive is very stable on the roads. If you want high-speed rides, then this bike is also the best option, bro. The ride is soo good, feels stable safe on this bike, maintenance is little costlier than other bikes, but the service and comfort is top notch and high power, and bike is really smooth and comfortable. Person with heavy body and decent hight should buy this bike, because its too heavy and on other hands, I would not recommend this bike to a person with very low income, its feel littel bit costly if your income is not enough to maintain this.
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                      • S
                        sagar on Aug 03, 2026
                        4.7
                        experience of royal Enfield
                        I choose it because it offer's a perfect combination of style and comfort, performance, and reliability and the 349cc engine delivers smooth power and excellent riding, comforting it, suitable for city communting and long distance travel and it has modern features. I choose this motor cycle for comforts.
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                        orion on May 21, 2026
                        5.0
                        Royal Enfield
                        Good for city traffic and once the bike is ridden for 3/4 kms, its more smoother and with rising fuel price, the bike provides a very good mileage compared to its rivals and in long journeys Royal Enfield is much more reliable. This bike never disappoint. Very positive experience. I have been riding it in city traffic and compared to other bikes, this bikes is way more smoother and easy to handle. Good riding posture, good fuel economy, even long rides are fun to have in a Royal Enfield. The bike is reliable and good build quality, good to ride and every one who has ridden one has never regretted and this bikes are like u have one and u can ride them for years without any issues. Nice bike.
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                        nishant on May 02, 2026
                        5.0
                        Royal Feel with Bullet 350
                        Maine Royal Enfield Bullet 350 isliye choose ki kyunki mujhe hamesha se classic bikes pasand rahi hain aur Bullet ka look aur feel alag hi level ka hai. Iska design simple hone ke bawajood bhi kaafi royal aur premium lagta hai. Road par chalate waqt log automatically notice karte hain, jo ek alag hi confidence deta hai. Ab tak ka riding experience kaafi acha raha hai. Bullet 350 chalane ka feel alag hi hota hai, especially jab aap highway par ride karte ho. Engine ka power smooth hai aur bike stable rehti hai even high speed par bhi. Haan, main definitely Royal Enfield Bullet 350 recommend karunga, lekin yeh depend karta hai ki aap kis type ki riding pasand karte ho. Agar aapko classic look, strong road presence aur relaxed riding experience chahiye, to yeh bike perfect hai.
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                      • V
                        venkatraman on Mar 27, 2026
                        4.7
                        I never dislike Royal Enfield bike
                        I would select a royal Enfield bike for my style and luxury life and like that sounds and performance chosen for long-distance comfort, while a more aggressive, aerodynamic, and stiff frame is chosen for racing The ride so far is a mix of learning building confidence and finding joy in the journey with many riders suggesting it takes about a month to get comfortable while some say it takes up to five years Key elements often include practicing low-speed maneuvers wearing proper gear and most importantly riding your own ride at a comfortable pace. Royal Enfield bikes are highly recommended for riders seeking a retro-styled comfortable and charismatic machine for cruising, commuting, or long-distance touring, particularly with the new 350cc J-series and 650cc twin-cylinder models.
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