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Jawa 42 vs Yamaha R15S

Should you buy Jawa 42 or Yamaha R15S 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 Yamaha R15S price in Delhi is Rs 165500 (ex-showroom). The engine in the 42 makes 27.32 PS and 26.84 Nm. On the other hand, the power and torque of R15S stand at 18.6 PS and 14.1 Nm respectively. Jawa offers the 42 in 8 colours whereas the Yamaha R15S comes in 2 colours. Out of 1112 user reviews, R15S scores 4.6 whereas the Jawa 42 tallies 4.2 out of 5 based on 20 user reviews..TheJawa 42 Mileage is around 33 kmpl, while the Yamaha R15S Mileage is around 40 kmpl.

42 vs R15S

Key Highlights42R15S
Mileage (Overall)33 kmpl40 kmpl
Max Power27.32 PS18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm
Body TypeCruiser BikesSports Bikes
Engine TypeSingle Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHCLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
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Jawa 42 vs Yamaha R15S Comparison

*Ex-showroom price in Delhi

Basic Information

On-Road PriceRs.2.26 Lakh onwards
Rs.1.97 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)33 kmpl
40 kmpl
Max Power27.32 PS
18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm
User Rating
4.2
Based on 20 Reviews
4.6
Based on 1112 Reviews
Body TypeCruiser Bikes
Sports Bikes
EMI Starts₹ 6,176Get EMI offers
Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
₹ 5,686Get EMI offers
Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
InsuranceRs.12,022
42 Insurance

Rs.13,657
R15S Insurance

Colours
All star Black
Orion Red
Orion Red
Sirius White
Sirius White
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Matte Black
Racing Blue
Brochure

Engine and Transmission

Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Displacement293 cc
155 cc
No. of Cylinders
1
1
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel SupplyFuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Clutch
-
Wet, multiple-disc
Ignition-
TCI (Transistor controlled ignition)
Gear Box
6 Speed
6-Speed
Bore
76 mm
58 mm
Stroke
65 mm
58.7 mm
Compression Ratio
11:1
11.6:1
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Max Torque
26.84 Nm
14.1 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only

Features

Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Digital
USB Charging PortNoNo
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Techometer-
Digital
Tripmeter
-
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
Twin Exhaust
Auxiliary light, Fuel consumption indicator, Shift timing light, VVA indicator, Side stand engine cut-off switch, Dual horn, Gear position indicator, Inner Tube - 41.0 mm
Seat TypeSingle
Single
Body Graphics
-
Yes
Clock-
Yes
Passenger Footrest
YesYes

Features and Safety

Fuel Gauge-
Digital
Additional Features
Twin Exhaust
Auxiliary light, Fuel consumption indicator, Shift timing light, VVA indicator, Side stand engine cut-off switch, Dual horn, Gear position indicator, Inner Tube - 41.0 mm

Mileage and Performance

Overall Mileage33 kmpl
40 kmpl

Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity14 L
11 L
Width
-
725 mm
Length-
1990 mm
Height-
1135 mm
Saddle Height
765 mm
815 mm
Ground Clearance-
170 mm
Wheelbase1369 mm
1325 mm
Kerb Weight172 kg
142 kg

Electricals

HeadlightHalogen
LED
Tail LightBulb
LED
Turn Signal LampBulb
LED
LED Tail Lights-
Yes
Low Fuel IndicatorNoYes

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter
280 mm
282 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
280 mm
220 mm

Underpinnings

FrameDouble Cradle
Deltabox

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

    Yamaha R15S

    • NO other 150cc bike makes as much power in India
    • Gets segment-leading VVA and slipper clutch
    • Razor-sharp handling

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*Ex-showroom price in Delhi

User Reviews of Comparison

  • 42
  • R15S
  • 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 | 176 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 | 217 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 | 494 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 | 302 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 | 724 Views
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