Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Jawa 42

Should you buy Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Jawa 42 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 price in Delhi is Rs 303000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Jawa 42 price in Delhi is Rs 198142 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Interceptor 650 makes 47.4 PS and 52.3 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of 42 stand at 27.32 PS and 26.84 Nm respectively. Royal Enfield offers the Interceptor 650 in 7 colours whereas the Jawa 42 comes in 8 colours. Out of 21 user reviews, 42 scores 4.2 whereas the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 tallies 4.2 out of 5 based on 177 user reviews..TheRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650 Mileage is around 25 kmpl, while the Jawa 42 Mileage is around 33 kmpl.

Interceptor 650 vs 42

Key Highlights	Interceptor 650	42
Mileage (Overall)	25 kmpl	33 kmpl
Max Power	47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm	27.32 PS
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC

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Basic Information	Royal Enfield Interceptor 650	Jawa 42
On-Road Price	Rs.3.50 Lakh onwards	Rs.2.30 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	25 kmpl	33 kmpl
Max Power	47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm	27.32 PS
User Rating	4.2 Based on 177 Reviews	4.2 Based on 21 Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 9,569 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 6,296 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.21,418 Interceptor 650 Insurance	Rs.12,873 42 Insurance
Colours	Canyon Red	All star BlackOrion RedOrion RedSirius WhiteSirius WhiteCosmic Carbon+1 More
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Basic Information

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Jawa 42

On-Road Price

Rs.3.50 Lakh onwards

Rs.2.30 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

25 kmpl

33 kmpl

Max Power

47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm

27.32 PS

User Rating

4.2

Based on 177 Reviews

4.2

Based on 21 Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 9,569

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 6,296

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.21,418
Interceptor 650 Insurance

Rs.12,873
42 Insurance

Colours

Canyon Red

All star BlackOrion RedOrion RedSirius WhiteSirius White+1 More

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.	Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Displacement	647.95 cc	293 cc
No. of Cylinders Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.	2	1
Cooling System Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder Refers to the number of intake and exhaust valves present in each cylinder. Most modern petrol bike engines have two or four valves per cylinder.	-	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch Enables the rider to disconnect the engine from the transmission temporarily, allowing for gear changes and neutral operation.	Wet multi plate	-
Ignition	Digital spark ignition	-
Gear Box Indicates the arrangement of gears that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the rider to adjust speed and torque.	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	78 mm	76 mm
Stroke These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	67.8 mm	65 mm
Compression Ratio Reflects the ratio of the maximum volume in the cylinder (when the piston is at the bottom) to the minimum volume (when the piston is at the top) during the engine cycle. Higher compression ratios generally lead to more efficient combustion.	9.5:1	11:1
Emission Type Specifies the level of emissions produced by the bike, conforming to regulatory standards. Petrol bikes typically adhere to norms like Euro or BS (Bharat Stage) emissions standards.	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque Represents the highest rotational force output by the engine, usually measured in Newton-meters (Nm) or pound-feet (lb-ft). It indicates the engine's pulling power.	52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm	26.84 Nm
Starting Describes how the engine is initiated. Most petrol bikes use electric starters, kick starters, or both, to commence engine operation.	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.

Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke / SOHC

Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC

Displacement

647.95 cc

293 cc

No. of Cylinders

Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.

Cooling System

Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

Air Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.	-	Analogue and Digital
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ	-	Analogue
Odometer Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage	-	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Paper element, Forced lubrication, Wet sump with pump driven oil delivery	Twin Exhaust
Seat Type	Split	Single
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides.	Yes	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.

Analogue and Digital

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ

Analogue

Odometer

Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage

Digital

Features and Safety
Gradeability	24 degrees	-
Additional Features This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Paper element, Forced lubrication, Wet sump with pump driven oil delivery	Twin Exhaust

Features and Safety

Gradeability

24 degrees

Additional Features

This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.

Paper element, Forced lubrication, Wet sump with pump driven oil delivery

Twin Exhaust

Mileage and Performance
Overall Mileage	25 kmpl	33 kmpl

Mileage and Performance

Overall Mileage

25 kmpl

33 kmpl

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	13.7 l	14 L
Width These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.	835 mm	-
Length	2119 mm	-
Height	1067 mm	-
Saddle Height Indicates the distance from the ground to the top surface of the bike's seat, influencing rider comfort and accessibility, especially for shorter or taller individuals.	-	765 mm
Ground Clearance	174 mm	-
Wheelbase	1398 mm	1369 mm
Kerb Weight	218 kg	172 kg
Total Weight	400 kg	-
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

13.7 l

14 L

Width

These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.

835 mm

Length

2119 mm

Height

1067 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	Halogen
Tail Light	Bulb	Bulb
Turn Signal Lamp	Bulb	Bulb
Low Fuel Indicator	No	No

Electricals

Headlight

LED

Halogen

Tail Light

Bulb

Turn Signal Lamp

Bulb

Low Fuel Indicator

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.	320 mm	280 mm
Rear Brake Diameter Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.	240 mm	280 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.

320 mm

280 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.

240 mm

280 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Steel tubular, double cradle frame	Double Cradle

Underpinnings

Frame

Steel tubular, double cradle frame

Double Cradle

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