Jawa 42 FJ vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Should you buy Jawa 42 FJ or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 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 FJ price in Delhi is Rs 199142 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 price in Delhi is Rs 285000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the 42 FJ makes 29.1 PS and 29.6 Nm. On the other hand, the power and torque of Himalayan 450 stand at 40.02 PS and 40 Nm respectively. Jawa offers the 42 FJ in 5 colours whereas the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes in 5 colours. Out of 87 user reviews, Himalayan 450 scores 4.3 whereas the Jawa 42 FJ tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 16 user reviews..

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Basic Information	Jawa 42 FJ	Royal Enfield Himalayan 450	Yezdi Adventure
On-Road Price	Rs.2.21 Lakh onwards	Rs.3.32 Lakh onwards	Rs.2.43 Lakh onwards
Mileage	-	30 kmpl	33.07 kmpl
Max Power	29.1 PS	40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm	29.6 PS
User Rating	4.4 Based on 16 Reviews	4.3 Based on 87 Reviews	4.2 Based on 49 Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 6,046 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 9,086 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 6,664 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.5,675 42 FJ Insurance	Rs.20,982 Himalayan 450 Insurance	Rs.12,069 Adventure Insurance
Colours	Aurora Green Matte	Kaza Brown	Tornado Black
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
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Basic Information

Jawa 42 FJ

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Yezdi Adventure

On-Road Price

Rs.2.21 Lakh onwards

Rs.3.32 Lakh onwards

Rs.2.43 Lakh onwards

Mileage

30 kmpl

33.07 kmpl

Max Power

29.1 PS

40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm

29.6 PS

User Rating

4.4

Based on 16 Reviews

4.3

Based on 87 Reviews

4.2

Based on 49 Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

Adventure Tourer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 6,046

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 9,086

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 6,664

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.5,675
42 FJ Insurance

Rs.20,982
Himalayan 450 Insurance

Rs.12,069
Adventure Insurance

Colours

Aurora Green Matte

Kaza Brown

Tornado Black

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled
Displacement	334 cc	452 cc	334 cc
No. of Cylinders	1	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	-	4	-
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	-	Wet Multiplate	-
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	81 mm	84 mm	81 mm
Stroke	65 mm	81.5 mm	65 mm
Compression Ratio	11:1	-	11:1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	29.6 Nm	40 Nm @ 5500 rpm	29.8 Nm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only	Kick and Self Start
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC

Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC

Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled

Displacement

334 cc

452 cc

334 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	-	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	No	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	-	Digital	Digital
Techometer	-	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	-	Digital	Digital
Odometer	-	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split	Split
Passenger Footrest	Yes	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

USB Charging Port

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	-	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	-	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	-	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Windscreen	-	-	Yes

Features and Safety

Switchable ABS

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Adjustable Windscreen

Mileage and Performance
City Mileage	-	-	33.07 kmpl
Highway Mileage	-	-	35.16 kmpl
Overall Mileage	-	30 kmpl	-
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	-	-	4.85 Sec
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	-	-	6.17 Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	-	-	6.41 Sec
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	-	-	10.20 Sec
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	-	-	18.67 Sec
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	-	-	31.95 Sec
Braking (100-0 Kmph)	-	-	50.40 Sec
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Mileage and Performance

City Mileage

33.07 kmpl

Highway Mileage

35.16 kmpl

Overall Mileage

30 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

4.85 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12 L	17 L	15.5 L
Width	-	852 mm	-
Length	-	2245 mm	-
Height	-	1316 mm	-
Saddle Height	790 mm	825 mm	815 mm
Ground Clearance	178 mm	230 mm	-
Wheelbase	1440 mm	1510 mm	1465 mm
Dry Weight	-	181 kg	-
Kerb Weight	184 kg	196 kg	187 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	-	198 kg	-
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12 L

17 L

15.5 L

Width

852 mm

Length

2245 mm

Height

1316 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED	LED
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No	Yes

Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

Low Fuel Indicator

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	320 mm	320 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	240 mm	270 mm	240 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

320 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

240 mm

270 mm

240 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Double Cradle	Steel, Twin spar tubular frame	Double Cradle

Underpinnings

Frame

Double Cradle

Steel, Twin spar tubular frame

Double Cradle

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User Reviews of Comparison

42 FJ
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santhoah on Oct 25, 2024
4.7
I have been riding Java 42 FJ
I have been riding Java 42 FJ since two weeks and majority in city rides.Got mileage above 27 kmpl.Feel good power while crucing.For rear seat require back rest.
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tanuj on Sep 29, 2024
4.2
The Jawa 42 FJ impresses
The Jawa 42 FJ impresses with its blend of retro style and modern performance. Its 293cc engine delivers a smooth ride, offering both power and efficiency. The classic design.....
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manideep on Sep 20, 2024
3.8
Worth it!!
I've been riding the java fj 42 for a few months, and its quite good overall. The retro look is a head Turner, and the build quality feels solid. The 293cc engine is smooth, good.....
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anshu on Sep 17, 2024
4.5
Best jawa bike
Best bike in this range Good looking Best mileage All best inside Best feature For college boys Double silencer Good Best
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manjot on Sep 16, 2024
5.0
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 very good bike I have no words for this bike it is very very good I love it
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sudip on Oct 28, 2024
4.0
Royal Enfield Himalayan: The Affordable Adventure
The Royal Enfield Himalayan is a sturdy, entry-level adventure bike known for its rugged design and reliable 411cc engine. It performs well on both highways and off-road trails,.....
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rogue on Oct 24, 2024
5.0
The vehicle is very good
The vehicle is very good in off road and same in city ride. The riding comfort is very good and the seating and suspension also
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bhupender on Oct 17, 2024
4.5
Great bike to travel. Comfortable
Great bike to travel. Comfortable . Height is bigger than other bike. Unique and stylish you will like it for sure
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calvin on Oct 17, 2024
3.7
Strong and fuel efficient bike
Are you an adventure enthusiast and fond of off road riding and looking for a great bike? Then the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is exactly the bike you need. This motorcycle is.....
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koushik on Oct 14, 2024
4.5
Great adventure partner.
Overall a great partner to explore new locations. You will fall in love with this bike at the first look, go make some new routes.
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srikar on Oct 28, 2024
4.0
Great beginners bike
It’s a very comfortable bike to ride on daily basis, except the heating issue there’s nothing much to say sir the cons, it’s a best bit for beginners in adventure
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suresh on Oct 22, 2024
5.0
Feels like Italian and German motor cycles
I visited the showroom, for test drive and rode her for around 10 minutes, and simply fell in love with her, feels like perfectly well built motorcycle. Wires and other parts are.....
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atit on Oct 17, 2024
3.8
Bike is good in riding
Bike is good in Riding and comfort , but company should provide spoke wheels with tubeless tyre.Average is also satisfactory. Yedi has a good name in market
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suraj on Sep 04, 2024
4.8
Awesome Performance
This motorcycle offers unparalleled excitement on rugged trails and smooth highways. Its retro design seamlessly blends with modern features like LED lighting and a sleek.....
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sohil on Sep 01, 2024
2.5
Heating & double stand issue
Main issue we have facing is heating. This bike creating too much heat if you are from hot weather place like Ahmedabad thus bike is not suitable for hot place even you can't run.....
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FAQs on Jawa 42 FJ and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and Yezdi Adventure

Which bike is better Jawa 42 FJ or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

As per our average user rating, Jawa 42 FJ has a score of 4.4/5 while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 has rate of 4.3 /5.

Which bike among Jawa 42 FJ and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is cheaper?

Jawa 42 FJ price starts at Rs 199142 & Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 price starts at Rs 285000 in Delhi . Jawa 42 FJ is cheaper between these.

Jawa 42 FJ vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450