Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Meteor

Should you buy Jawa 42 or Royal Enfield Meteor 350 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 price in Delhi is Rs 172942 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 price in Delhi is Rs 205900 (ex-showroom). The engine in the 42 makes 27.32 PS and 26.84 Nm. On the other hand, the power and torque of Meteor 350 stand at 20.4 PS and 27 Nm respectively. Jawa offers the 42 in 14 colours whereas the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 comes in 12 colours. Out of 207 user reviews, Meteor 350 scores 4.2 whereas the Jawa 42 tallies 4.3 out of 5 based on 67 user reviews..TheJawa 42 Mileage is around 33 kmpl, while the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Mileage is around 41.88 kmpl.

42 vs Meteor 350

Key Highlights	42	Meteor 350
Mileage (Overall)	33 kmpl	41.88 kmpl
Max Power	27.32 PS	20.4 PS @ 6100 rpm
Body Type	Roadster Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Single-Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled Engine

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Basic Information	Jawa 42	Royal Enfield Meteor
On-Road Price	Rs.1.98 Lakh onwards	Rs.2.37 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	33 kmpl	41.88 kmpl
Max Power	27.32 PS	20.4 PS @ 6100 rpm
User Rating	4.3 Based on 67 Reviews	4.2 Based on 207 Reviews
Body Type	Roadster Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 5,731 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 6,485 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.11,598 42 Insurance	Rs.12,152 Meteor 350 Insurance
Colours	Vega White	Fireball BlueFireball Matt GreenFireball RedFirebal Black
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Jawa 42

Royal Enfield Meteor

On-Road Price

Rs.1.98 Lakh onwards

Rs.2.37 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

33 kmpl

41.88 kmpl

Max Power

27.32 PS

20.4 PS @ 6100 rpm

User Rating

4.3

Based on 67 Reviews

4.2

Based on 207 Reviews

Body Type

Roadster Bikes

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 5,731

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 6,485

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.11,598
42 Insurance

Rs.12,152
Meteor 350 Insurance

Colours

Vega White

Fireball BlueFireball Matt GreenFireball RedFirebal Black

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Single-Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled Engine
Displacement	294.72 cc	349 cc
No. of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air & Oil Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	4	-
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	-	Wet, Multi Plate
Ignition	-	Electronic Fuel Injection
Gear Box	6 Speed	5 Speed
Bore	76 mm	72 mm
Stroke	65 mm	85.8 mm
Compression Ratio	11:1	9.5:1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	26.84 Nm	27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC

Single-Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled Engine

Displacement

294.72 cc

349 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Air & Oil Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tripmeter	-	Digital
Odometer	Digital	-
Additional Features Of Variant	-	Lubrication - Wet sump forced lubrication, ENGINE OIL GRADE - SAE 15 W 50 API, SL GRADE, JASO MA 2 SEMI SYNTHETIC, AIR CLEANER - PAPER ELEMENT
Seat Type	Single	Single
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Analogue and Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

USB Charging Port

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	-	Digital
Additional Features	-	Lubrication - Wet sump forced lubrication, ENGINE OIL GRADE - SAE 15 W 50 API, SL GRADE, JASO MA 2 SEMI SYNTHETIC, AIR CLEANER - PAPER ELEMENT

Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Additional Features

Lubrication - Wet sump forced lubrication, ENGINE OIL GRADE - SAE 15 W 50 API, SL GRADE, JASO MA 2 SEMI SYNTHETIC, AIR CLEANER - PAPER ELEMENT

Performance
City Mileage	-	41.88 kmpl
Overall Mileage	33 kmpl	41.88 kmpl
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	-	6.00 Sec
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	-	8.18 Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	-	8.25 Sec
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	-	13.94 Sec
Quarter Mile	-	18.74s @ 109.43kmph Sec
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	-	20.09m Sec
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	-	34.40m Sec
Braking (100-0 Kmph)	-	51.08m Sec
Top Speed	130 kmph	114 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage

41.88 kmpl

Overall Mileage

33 kmpl

41.88 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

6.00 Sec

Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)

8.18 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12.5 L	15 L
Width	-	845 mm
Length	-	2140 mm
Height	-	1140 mm
Saddle Height	788 mm	765 mm
Ground Clearance	-	170 mm
Wheelbase	1369 mm	1400 mm
Kerb Weight	182 kg	191 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12.5 L

15 L

Width

845 mm

Length

2140 mm

Height

1140 mm

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

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

Bulb

LED Taillights

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	280 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	240 mm	270 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

280 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

240 mm

270 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Double Cradle	Twin Downtube Spine Frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Double Cradle

Twin Downtube Spine Frame

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Jawa 42
- Motor feels a lot more usable, with the torque spread evenly across the rev range. This helps in riding at moderate speeds at a gear higher, which wasn’t possible earlier
- Improved overall quality, with good attention-to-detail elements like logo on the rim stickers
- Is one of the lightest in segment, so moving around in traffic of tight parking spaces is easy
Royal Enfield Meteor
- New engine feels infinitely more refined at high RPMs and has a good spread of torque
- Easy to ride for people of different sizes and skill levels
- The iconic thump is still very much present

Jawa 42
- The wide, low handlebars along with the high footpegs give off an unnatural riding posture
- Stiff suspension results in the rider being thrown off while going over sharp bumps
Royal Enfield Meteor
- Navigation pod aside, equipment levels are pretty basic
- Engine could do with a little more grunt
- Rear suspension is a bit stiff for our roads

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ilayabharathi on Jan 07, 2025
3.8
Uncomfortable for long travel
I am using this bike past one year it's good , I feel comfortable but I have one request maintenance fees it's more kindly decrease the amount otherwise it's super my favourite bike forever.. thank you so much jawa ....one of my favourite bike kindly bug this bike and use it ... One of the best traveling bike ....
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gokul on Jan 02, 2025
4.8
Satisfactory
It was great experience in the showroom the way they handles customer overall good experience they did their job and satisfied me in every possible way in terms of explaining the features about the bike. In service they did good job and the cost is also affordable price they done the service int the given time.
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sharron on Dec 29, 2024
4.7
About jawa42
I'm loving the classic modern design of the Jawa 42! 🤩 The twin exhaust adds a touch of retro charm. Plus, the high pickup and top speed make it a blast to ride. It's perfect for long rides with its impressive mileage and reliable brakes. Anyone else a fan of this beauty? #Jawa42 #Motorcycle #ClassicModern
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sagar on Dec 27, 2024
4.7
Jawa 42 black dual abs and alloy
Bike is in exceptional good condition as less driven by me. I had to move to banglore this didn’t get much time to drive it. I have full service record till date of timely maintenance. If you are looking for a bike which is very less driven than this is the chance to grab it as early as possible. Price is negotiable but not too much.
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swayamjit on Dec 23, 2024
4.0
You can go for it
Good looking and heavy performance , above average comfort, design can be modified, more dashing with double silencer and many more. Two people can comfortably sit. It have a good price but not so much features and exhaust note is also poor in comparison to hunter 350 still having double silencer . So it totally depends upon u
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M
mukund on Jan 18, 2025
4.3
Great bike good mileage and comfortable riding
Overall a great bike for cruising doesn’t have much vibrations the seating posture and the gear level positioning is super and very comfortable for riding its a reliable motorcycle with retro styling which looks fabulous but it does sometimes have slight problems with the gear lever getting stuck for some seconds then automatically gets fixed next day one drawback is that the headlights are really really weak and not positioned properly they project upwards in sky rather than on road
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ammaar on Jan 15, 2025
3.8
This bike is great for touring
This bike is great for touring i mean it,I really found it be comfortable and riding posture is literally the best for me and it gives a performance and mileage( if you drive it under 40km/hr only for mileage) performance is great it has good pickup and decent speed, black colour looks really great on it.
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md on Jan 12, 2025
4.5
Best for velue for money
The Meteor 350 excels in comfort, thanks to its well-padded seats and relaxed riding position. Its dual-cradle frame and 41mm telescopic forks in the front ensure a stable and smooth ride. The rear twin shock The LED DRL and retro-inspired design give it a distinctive charm.absorbers can handle bumps effectively, making it ideal for Indian roads.
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m on Jan 12, 2025
4.5
The staffs were very kind
The staffs were very kind and warmly guided us through the entire buying process. The bike has great fuel economy around 26km/l mileage in highways and 21km/l on city roads. Although it's not very comfortable for long rides. I would highly recommend you all to try this out. Become my favourite bike. Built is also amazing.
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pradeepto on Jan 07, 2025
5.0
Best Cruiser Bike of All Time
The buying experience was very smooth and quick. The documentation work was done properly and no delay. The looks, comfort ,mileage of My model supernova Blue 350 was just extra ordinary. The riding experience was just awesome, and was easy to handle. Also did my first servicing of bike and it was awesome. I would recommend every age group for this bike anytime.
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FAQs on Jawa 42 and Royal Enfield Meteor

Q) Which bike is better Jawa 42 or Royal Enfield Meteor?

A) As per our average user rating, Jawa 42 has a score of 4.3/5 while Royal Enfield Meteor has rate of 4.2 /5.

Q) Which bike among Jawa 42 and Royal Enfield Meteor is cheaper?

A) Jawa 42 price starts at Rs 172942 & Royal Enfield Meteor price starts at Rs 205900 in Delhi . Jawa 42 is cheaper between these.

Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Meteor

42 vs Meteor 350