Jawa Forty-Two Gets A Cafe Racer Treatment
The bike gets a redesigned front and rear end along with a sinister shade of black paint
The bike gets a redesigned front and rear end along with a sinister shade of black paint
Brands like Jawa and Royal Enfield have always been associated with customisation. And from the looks of it, a lucky few Jawa owners who’ve received deliveries of their prized possessions have already signed them up for a makeover. One such customer from Bangalore, who wasn't entirely satisfied with the looks of the Jawa Forty Two, handed it over to Bombay Custom Works, a custom shop based in Mumbai, to work their magic. Sure enough, they didn’t disappoint.
Though the bike isn’t all that different from the standard model, the tweaks surely help it stand out from the crowd. To begin with, the bike features a shortened front fender with a repositioned headlight that sits closer to the fork for a sportier stance. Next up is the handlebar, which gives way for lower set clip-ons. While we would have expected the footpegs to be repositioned more rearward in order to offer a sporty riding posture, it hasn’t been tinkered with.
Pan more towards the rear and you’d notice that the single long seat which could easily accommodate two riders has been replaced with a chopped single seat and a tail cowl. Aside from this, the rear fender has been removed and the indicators have been repositioned along with a short number plate holder. A neat little LED strip has been integrated into the cowl which replaces the original fender-mounted tail light. To wrap up the retro look, the headlight gets the trademark ‘X’ taping.
To go with the dark theme of the bike, a sinister shade of matte black is sprayed on its mechanicals. Aside from this, the bike remains unchanged. Powering the custom Jawa Forty Two is the same 293cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that puts out 27PS and 28Nm of peak torque. The motor works in conjunction with a 6-speed transmission. It's the same story with the bike’s suspension and braking setup, however, the wheels appear to be Pirelli Sport Demon tyres. While the changes are minimal, the inputs from Bombay Custom Works have really amped up the Jawa Forty Two’s style quotient.
Jawa Forty Two User Reviews
- A true companion
This is a masterpiece and close to my heart. It may be 2nd owned on paper but its my first bike and it was transferred in my family and was used by me from the day 1. Very happy that 50K kms completed without and kind of trouble. Single handed used. Good for long rides and daily runs . The colour makes it look more attractive.
2 - Single owner , Its in really good condition
Bike is in really good condition, Every service has been done in official service centre, It is like a new bike and maintained fully. Every parts of it is original and some parts which have been change are changed in official service centre, which are original like break shoe or shocker. Bike run smooth no need of any touch up or any changes just like new.
4 - Comfortable and powerful and safe bike
Bike is too comfortable. It is a powerful bike and easily reach 120 kmph speed. Big visor, extra foot rest, back rest for pillion, installed. Custom made seat for more comfortable riding experience. Both break pads, tyre and chain set changed recently. Bike drive less than 23000 km only. Company fitted electric wiring.
- Good one of classic
Nice one comparing with classic legends Because Comfortable Street ride Corner roads is Most comfortable for me Mileage also good for me like a 40 around hills Riders praise the bike’s retro styling, smooth ride, and decent fuel efficiency (~30–35 km/l city, up to ~38 km/l highway) Running Costs Reasonable for a mid-capacity bike; initial years ~₹10,000 for servicing, with occasional higher part replacements Warranty/AMC Strong coverage—up to 6 years warranty + RSA, with AMC plans from ₹3,000 offering peace of mind Reliability Generally smooth riders with classic riding charm; some recurring electrical and mechanical issues reported Support Network Improving—service centers and part availability are expanding, but local experiences may vary
- Smooth & Stylish
It is a very fantastic motorcycle that beautifully combines retro styling with modern performance. I have thoroughly enjoyed riding this bike. The Jawa look with a slightly aggressive stance makes it stand out on the road. The 293cc liquid colied engine strong low end torque making city rides effortless and highway cruising comfortable.
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