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Last Updated on: 08 Aug 2026

Jawa 42 variants
All Star Black color
Ivory color
Front Right Three Quarter
Front Right Three Quarter
Rear View
Front Left Three Quarter
Color Green
Front Left Three Quarter
Closed Fuel Lid
Headlight

Jawa 42 Standard

VariantStandard
CityMumbai
₹2.20 Lakh
On road price, Mumbai
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Starting₹3,218 /month
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The Standard variant is priced at ₹1.85 lakh. The Standard variant offers key features like . Explore complete specifications, and features below.

Jawa 42 Standard specifications

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion
Petrol
Engine Displacement
294.72 cc
Valvetrain
4 Valves/Cyl
Fueling
Fuel-Injected
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Engine Type
1 cylinder
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Max Engine Power
27.3 hp
Max Engine Torque
26.84 Nm
Bore
76 mm
Stroke
65 mm
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Number of Gears
6
Slipper clutch
Yes
Reverse gear
No
Transmission Type
Manual
Gearbox Type
Manual
Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size
13.2 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity
2.8 L
Auto Start/Stop
No
User Reported Mileage
31.76 kmpl

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name
Double Cradle
Chassis type
Double Cradle
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Shock Absorber
Rear Suspension Adjustability
Yes
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Wheel Type
Alloy
Wheel Construction
Alloy
Tyre type
Tubed
Front Tyre Size
90/90 - 18
Rear Tyre Size
120/80 - 17
Front Disc/Drum Size
280 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size
240 mm
Calliper Type
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Wheel Size
Front - 18 inch, Rear - 17 inch
Brake type
Front - Disc, Rear - Disc
Front Wheel Size
18 inch
Rear Wheel Size
17 inch
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Size
280 mm
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Size
240 mm

Dimensions

Length
2071 mm
Width
833 mm
Height
1065 mm
Wheelbase
1369 mm
Seat height
788 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
Kerb Weight
184 kg

Jawa 42 Standard features

Safety

Combined Braking System
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Dual channel
Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System
Cornering ABS
Hazard lights
Side-stand indicator

Features

Pass-light switch
Low Battery Indicator
Start Type
Electric Start
Shift Light
Headlamp Type
Halogen Bulb
Headlight Bulb Type
Halogen Bulb

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster
Touchscreen
Shift Indicator
Tachometer Type
Tachometer
Speedometer
Digital

Jawa 42 variants

VariantsOn road price
Jawa 42 Standard
294.72 cc | Petrol | Manual
₹2.20 Lakh

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Transmission
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Engine
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Fuel type
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Mileage
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Questions you may find useful

21w

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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20w

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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₹2.15 Lakh
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₹2.16 Lakh
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