Jawa 42 vs Keeway SR 250

Should you buy Jawa 42 or Keeway SR 250 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 Keeway SR 250 price in is Rs 1,59,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the 42 makes 27.32 PS and 26.84 Nm. On the other hand, the power and torque of SR 250 stand at 17 PS and 16 Nm respectively. Jawa offers the 42 in 2 colours whereas the Keeway SR 250 comes in 3 colours. Out of 32 user reviews, SR 250 scores 4.2 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 Keeway SR 250 Mileage is around 40 kmpl.

42 vs SR 250

Key Highlights	42	SR 250
Mileage (Overall)	33 kmpl	40 kmpl
Max Power	27.32 PS	17 PS @7500 rpm
Body Type	Roadster Bikes	Street Bikes
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Single Cylinder Oil Cooled 4 Stroke, 2 Valve

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Basic Information	Jawa 42	Keeway SR 250
On-Road Price	Rs.2,11,546* Onwards	Rs.1,83,084* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	33 kmpl	40 kmpl
Max Power	27.32 PS	17 PS @7500 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Jawa 42 Reviews	4.2 Based on Keeway SR 250 Reviews
Body Type	Roadster Bikes	Street Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 5,797 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 5,304 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.11,800 42 Insurance	Rs.11,364 SR 250 Insurance
Colours	All Star Black MatteView All Colours	Glossy BlackGlossy RedGlossy WhiteView All Colours
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Basic Information

Jawa 42

Keeway SR 250

On-Road Price

Rs.2,11,546* Onwards

Rs.1,83,084* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

33 kmpl

40 kmpl

Max Power

27.32 PS

17 PS @7500 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Jawa 42 Reviews

4.2

Based on Keeway SR 250 Reviews

Body Type

Roadster Bikes

Street Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 5,797

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 5,304

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.11,800
42 Insurance

Rs.11,364
SR 250 Insurance

Colours

All Star Black MatteView All Colours

Glossy BlackGlossy RedGlossy WhiteView All Colours

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Single Cylinder Oil Cooled 4 Stroke, 2 Valve
Displacement	294.72 cc	223 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Oil Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	2
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	-
Gearbox	6 Speed	5 Speed
Bore	76 mm	-
Stroke	65 mm	-
Compression Ratio	11:1	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	26.84 Nm	16 Nm @6500 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC

Single Cylinder Oil Cooled 4 Stroke, 2 Valve

Displacement

294.72 cc

223 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Oil Cooled

Features
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Roadside Assistance	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	-
Seat Type	Single	Single
Rear Footpegs	Yes	-
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Features

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Roadside Assistance

Speedometer

Digital

Tripmeter

Digital

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-

Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Performance
Overall Mileage	33 kmpl	40 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	130 kmph	120 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

33 kmpl

40 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

130 kmph

120 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 L	14.5 Litres
Width	833 mm	760 mm
Length	2071 mm	1995 mm
Height	1065 mm	1070 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.8 L	-
Ground Clearance	165 mm	160 mm
Wheelbase	1369 mm	1285 mm
Dry Weight	-	125 kg
Kerb Weight	182 kg	-
Seat height	788 mm	780 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

12.5 L

14.5 Litres

Width

833 mm

760 mm

Length

2071 mm

1995 mm

Height

1065 mm

1070 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No

Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Low Fuel Indicator

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	280 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Size	240 mm	210 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	23 psi	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	23 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	28 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	30 psi	-
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

280 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Size

240 mm

210 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

23 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

23 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Double Cradle	-

Underpinnings

Frame

Double Cradle

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
Keeway SR 250
- The barebones design looks quite good and gives a rugged feel to the bike
- The addition of dual-channel ABS adds a layer of safety
- The engine offers decent levels of performance and refinement

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
Keeway SR 250
- Keeway dealerships are not very widespread

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User Reviews of Comparison

42
SR 250

H
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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2
S
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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2
J
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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Jawa 42 Reviews

42 Reviews

O
om on Jul 01, 2025
5.0
It's great and Its comfortable
It's great and Its comfortable and Iike this bike a lot I suggest everyone to buy it it's a nice bike with a nice milage there are many bikes but everyone should consider this bike as it looks good it's road presence is great everyone watches it when they see it so it's tha bike everyone should purchase
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3 2
P
prithviraj on May 28, 2025
4.0
Keeway the best
Its a good bike handles with good nimble grip Good commuter even if its belonging from china made group called keeway which is from china still it is a good bike with good reliability and performance and safety and style its can be made into a style of scrambler or cafe racer style it is a good practical project bike
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3
G
gourav on May 20, 2025
5.0
Best bike in the world
This is the world best bike and I was very happy because I have this one bike and I am telling you something that this will proved your decision right and someone is talking me how you like that bike and I am replying him this in the best bike and very comfortable and I love this brand that's why I have this bike
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2
A
anmol on Nov 17, 2024
5.0
Retro looks best' bike mileage good
Looking great light whet mileage good break good tayre good matter constant good sefty fichrs very good bike retro looks
K
krishna on Oct 27, 2024
4.2
This is best under budget
This is best under budget cafe racer bike im using it since 4 years im happy to telling you that till now i have never faced any major problems in this bike . U can go for it if you want for small tours also mileage is very good average and i like its handling
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FAQs on Jawa 42 and Keeway SR 250

Q) Which bike is better Jawa 42 or Keeway SR 250?

A) As per our average user rating, Jawa 42 has a score of 4.5/5 while Keeway SR 250 has rate of 4.2 /5.

Q) Which bike among Jawa 42 and Keeway SR 250 is cheaper?

A) Jawa 42 price starts at Rs 1,84,950 & Keeway SR 250 price starts at Rs 1,59,000 in Delhi . Keeway SR 250 is cheaper between these.

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