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Last Updated on: 11 Sep 2026

Discontinued

Jawa 42

₹1.85 Lakh

Last recorded price

Discontinued on Sep 2026

The Jawa 42 is powered by a 294.7cc engine that produces 27.3 hp which makes it one of the most powerful cruiser bikes in its segment. One of the biggest highlights of the Jawa 42 is its neo retro styling, inspired by classic motorcycles from the 1970s. It features a signature twin exhaust setup, sporty riding dynamics and a design that blends old school styling with modern features.

 

The motorcycle combines classic elements such as a rounded headlight with modern equipment like an LCD instrument cluster, a built-in USB charging port and dual channel ABS as standard. Despite weighing over 185 kg, the Jawa 42 feels compact and easy to handle in city traffic.

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Jawa 42 price & variants

The Jawa 42 is available in a single variant. It comes with a wheelbase of 1,369 mm and a seat height of 788 mm, offering a comfortable riding position.

The Jawa 42 price starts at Rs. 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom). Meanwhile, the Jawa 42 on road price starts from around Rs. 2.01 lakh and goes up to Rs. 2.20 lakh, depending on the city, RTO charges, insurance costs and other applicable fees.

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Jawa 42 Mileage

The Jawa 42 has an ARAI-claimed mileage of 33 kpl. According to owner-reported figures, the motorcycle delivers around 31.76 kpl in real-world riding conditions. The actual mileage may vary depending on riding style, traffic conditions and road conditions.

It comes with a 13.2-litre fuel tank. With a full tank, the motorcycle can offer a riding range of around 400 km to 430 km before refuelling, depending on riding conditions, speed and throttle usage.

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Jawa 42 Images

The Jawa 42 images showcase its neo-retro styling with a modern and youthful appeal. The images highlight the matte paint schemes, blacked-out engine components and alloy wheels with tubeless tyres that give the motorcycle a sporty look. They also showcase distinctive details such as the offset fuel filler cap, brushed aluminium side plates, and the signature "42" logo embossed into the LED headlamp.

Browse through 38 Jawa 42 images to explore the motorcycle from different angles, design details and colour options.

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Jawa 42 Colours

The Jawa 42 is available in two colour options: All Star Black and Ivory. Both colours complement the motorcycle’s neo-retro styling, allowing buyers to choose between a bold, sporty look and a timeless classic finish.

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Jawa 42 FAQs

No, the Jawa 42 does not offer Bluetooth connectivity or turn by turn navigation. Riders can use a handlebar mounted phone holder for GPS navigation.

While cosmetic modifications are possible. But the major structural changes may not be road legal. If you want a factory-built bobber, the Jawa 42 Bobber is the better choice.

The Jawa 42's liquid-cooled engine can feel warm in slow-moving traffic, as the radiator releases heat near the rider's legs. However, this is normal for liquid cooled motorcycles and is less noticeable at higher speeds.

Yes, the Jawa 42 features a smooth 6 speed gearbox that makes frequent gear shifts easy which offers a comfortable riding experience in both city traffic and on highways.

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•28w

I currently use a Jawa 42 for my daily office commute of around 15 km (one way), which involves city traffic and bad roads. However, the suspension and seat feel quite stiff, and the shocks from potholes are directly transmitted to my spine. I have lower back pain, which worsens with continued riding. I am considering switching to a scooter for a more comfortable commute. Could you please advise on the best options for my usage? I am 178 cm tall.

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•27w

Since you've said that your commute has bad roads, replacing your Jawa 42 with a scooter wouldn't be our recommendation. While they are innately more practical than motorcycles, scooters have their smaller wheels and shorter, thinner suspension units. It won't really enhance your comfort, at least not to a great extent. Instead, we would advise you to get a practical 160cc commuter like the Honda Unicorn / SP160, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V or Bajaj Pulsar N160. These are comfortable, fuel-efficient and peppy machines perfectly suited to city use. To make an informed decision before you go ahead with your purchase, ensure to take a test ride of all three to see which one you gel with the best.If, however, you want to go with a scooter as your next purchase, consider the following options. In the family scooter space, the TVS Jupiter 110 / 125 and Suzuki Access would be our top picks. If you want something sportier feeling and looking yet comfortable enough for daily usage, then the TVS Ntorq 125 & 150 are what you should be looking at. Again, a test ride of all of these is imperative before you make your decision. Make sure you intentionally go over bad patches of road and make tight, lock-to-lock U-turns to see if the handlebars foul with your knees, since you are a taller rider.

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