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Jawa 42 vs Honda Shine

Should you buy Jawa 42 or Honda Shine 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 Delhi is Rs 198142 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Honda Shine price in Delhi is Rs 79800 (ex-showroom). The engine in the 42 makes 27.32 PS and 26.84 Nm. On the other hand, the power and torque of Shine stand at 10.74 PS and 11 Nm respectively. Jawa offers the 42 in 8 colours whereas the Honda Shine comes in 5 colours. Out of 186 user reviews, Shine scores 4.0 whereas the Jawa 42 tallies 4.2 out of 5 based on 20 user reviews..TheJawa 42 Mileage is around 33 kmpl, while the Honda Shine Mileage is around 55 kmpl.

42 vs Shine

Key Highlights42Shine
Mileage (Overall)33 kmpl55 kmpl
Max Power27.32 PS10.74 PS @ 7500 rpm
Body TypeCruiser BikesCommuter Bikes
Engine TypeSingle Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
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Jawa 42 vs Honda Shine Comparison

*Ex-showroom price in Delhi

Basic Information

On-Road PriceRs.2.26 Lakh onwards
Rs.95,070 onwards
Mileage (Overall)33 kmpl
55 kmpl
Max Power27.32 PS
10.74 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating
4.2
Based on 20 Reviews
4.0
Based on 186 Reviews
Body TypeCruiser Bikes
Commuter Bikes
EMI Starts₹ 6,176Get EMI offers
Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
₹ 2,733Get EMI offers
Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
InsuranceRs.12,022
42 Insurance

Rs.6,187
Shine Insurance

Colours
All star Black
Orion Red
Orion Red
Sirius White
Sirius White
+-4 More
Black
Decent Blue Metallic
Rebel Red Metallic
Matte Axis Grey
Genny Grey Metallic
Brochure

Engine and Transmission

Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Displacement293 cc
123.94 cc
No. of Cylinders
1
1
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
4
2
Fuel SupplyFuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Clutch
-
Multiplate Wet Clutch
Gear Box
6 Speed
5 Speed
Bore
76 mm
50 mm
Stroke
65 mm
63.1 mm
Compression Ratio
11:1
10±0.2
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Max Torque
26.84 Nm
11 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start

Features

Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Analogue
USB Charging PortNoNo
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Additional Features Of Variant
Twin Exhaust
Honda Eco Technology, Enhanced Smart Power, Silent start with ACG, Side Stand Engine Cut-Off
Seat TypeSingle
Single
Handle Type-
Single Piece
Body Graphics
-
Yes
Passenger Footrest
YesYes

Features and Safety

Braking Type-
Combi Brake System
Additional Features
Twin Exhaust
Honda Eco Technology, Enhanced Smart Power, Silent start with ACG, Side Stand Engine Cut-Off

Mileage and Performance

Overall Mileage33 kmpl
55 kmpl

Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity14 L
10.5 L
Width
-
737 mm
Length-
2046 mm
Height-
1116 mm
Saddle Height
765 mm
791 mm
Ground Clearance-
162 mm
Wheelbase1369 mm
1285 mm
Kerb Weight172 kg
114 kg

Electricals

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

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter
280 mm
130 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
280 mm
130 mm

Underpinnings

FrameDouble Cradle
Diamond

Pros and Cons

  • Pros
  • Cons

    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

    Honda Shine

    • The engine offers good refinement and is also quite fuel efficient
    • Graphics on the body look good and make the bike look very stylish
    • Well balanced suspension setup that handles most bumps and potholes with ease

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*Ex-showroom price in Delhi

User Reviews of Comparison

  • 42
  • Shine
  • Totally Worth It

    I’ve been using this beast since 2020 and it is totally worth it I haven’t spent much on it just one service per.....Read More

    By prashant
    On: Apr 18, 2024 | 166 Views
  • Java 42 Bikes Excellence In Reliability.

    Java 42 bikes epitomize excellence in cycling. Crafted with precision engineering and cutting-edge technology, Java.....Read More

    By samman saini
    On: Mar 27, 2024 | 209 Views
  • Best Performance

    The Jawa 42 is a fantastic bike with impressive mileage, comfort, and excellent pickup. I love it and highly recommend.....Read More

    By faizan
    On: Feb 26, 2024 | 490 Views
  • Amazing BikeIt's a good-looking bike with amazing engine power. It also looks comfortable.

    The bike appears to be visually appealing and has an impressive engine power. Additionally, it seems to offer a.....Read More

    By manjot singh
    On: Feb 18, 2024 | 299 Views
  • Great Bike

    This bike is excellent with impressive mileage, making it exceptionally well-suited for long journeys. Its comfort and.....Read More

    By suraj yadav
    On: Jan 12, 2024 | 721 Views
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