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Key Specs & Features of Jawa Forty Two

Engine293 cc
Power27.3 PS
Torque28 Nm
Mileage37 kmpl
Kerb Weight170 kg
BrakesDisc
  • ABS Single Channel
  • Speedometer Analogue
  • Odometer Digital
  • Fuel gauge
  • The twin-port exhausts, a signature Jawa trait, look and sound fab.

    The twin-port exhausts, a signature Jawa trait, look and sound fab.

  • Blacked out bits contrast well with the primary paint schemes, making the bike look really attractive..

    Blacked out bits contrast well with the primary paint schemes, making the bike look really attractive..

  • Bar-end mirrors are a nice touch.

    Bar-end mirrors are a nice touch.

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About Jawa Forty Two

Jawa launches the 42 2.1 Tawang edition, a limited edition bike for residents of Arunachal Pradesh and neighboring States only. Read the article to know what’s new on this special edition 42.

The Jawa Forty Two is the slightly more modern take on the iconic Jawa. It comes with sportier handlebars with bar-end mirrors, and a simpler headlight mounting with the single-pod instrument cluster perched up top.

Jawa Forty Two Price:

Jawa offers the BS6-compliant Forty Two in two variants -- single-channel ABS, and dual-channel ABS. The Starlight Blue and Haley’s Teal retail at Rs 1,67,487 (for the single-channel ABS variant) and Rs 1,76,429 (for dual-channel ABS). The Lumos Lime variant is priced at Rs 1,71,351 for single-channel ABS and Rs 1,80,293 for dual-channel ABS. The more premium-looking Comet Red, Galactic Green, and Nebula Blue cost Rs 1,72,415 and Rs 1,81,357 for single-channel and dual-channel ABS, respectively. All prices are ex-showroom Delhi. The 100 unit-limited Tawang Edition costs Rs 20,000 more than the standard variant.

Jawa Forty Two Features:

The Jawa Forty Two is a neo-retro motorcycle, packing an analogue speedometer and fuel gauge, along with a digital inset for odometer readings. There’s no tachometer or gear position indicator. Even the headlamp and indicators are bulbs. Jawa offers either a single-channel ABS with a rear drum or a front and rear disc brake-equipped dual-channel ABS as a separate variant.

Jawa Forty Two Engine:

The Jawa Forty Two is powered by the same 293cc, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that generates 27.33PS and 27.02Nm -- 0.84PS and 0.95Nm less than the BS4-compliant version. The engine continues with the same six-speed transmission as before.

Jawa Forty Two Suspension & Brakes:

The Jawa Forty Two employs a telescopic front fork, twin gas-charged rear shock absorbers, front 280mm disc, rear drum (153mm) or disc (240mm). It rolls on 18-inch front and 17-inch rear spoke wheels with a 90/90-18 section front and a 120/80-17 section rear tubed tyre. The bike features a 14-litre fuel tank, weighs 172kg, and comes with a 765mm tall seat.

Jawa Forty Two Rivals:

In terms of rivals, the Jawa 42 competes against the Royal Enfield Hunter 350, and the Honda CB350RS. For the price of the Jawa 42, you could also get the Bajaj Dominar 250, or the Royal Enfield Meteor 350.

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Jawa Forty Two Single Disc
37 kmpl293 cc
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Rs.1,55,300 
Jawa Forty Two Double Disc
37 kmpl293 cc
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Rs.1,64,242 
Jawa Forty Two Single Channel - Halley's Teal
293 cc
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Rs.1,67,487 
Jawa Forty Two Single Channel - Starlight Blue
293 cc
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Rs.1,67,487 
Jawa Forty Two Single Channel - Lumos Lime
293 cc
DISCONTINUED
Rs.1,71,351 
Jawa Forty Two Single Channel - Galactic Green
293 cc
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Rs.1,72,415 
Jawa Forty Two Single Channel - Comet Red
293 cc
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Rs.1,72,415 
Jawa Forty Two Single Channel - Nebula Blue
293 cc
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Rs.1,72,415 
Jawa Forty Two Dual Channel - Halley's Teal
293 cc
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Rs.1,76,429 
Jawa Forty Two Dual Channel - Starlight Blue
293 cc
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Rs.1,76,429 
Jawa Forty Two Dual Channel - Lumos Lime
293 cc
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Rs.1,80,293 
Jawa Forty Two Dual Channel - Comet Red
293 cc
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Rs.1,81,357 
Jawa Forty Two Dual Channel - Nebula Blue
35 kmpl293 cc
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Rs.1,81,357 
Jawa Forty Two Dual Channel - Galactic Green
293 cc
DISCONTINUED
Rs.1,81,357 
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Forty Two Expert Review

BikeDekho Experts
<p>The Jawa 42 is a good option for those looking at a modern take on the classic Jawa models. Jawa have got the styling and details spot on and given the modern mechanicals, reliability should be up there with the current crop of bikes. This is worth a look if you want a retro looking bike as your daily runabout. You might be put off by the tiny seat and lack of features though.&nbsp;</p>

Overview

It has been over two years since Jawa made a return. Aside from evoking nostalgia from those who had seen the brand in its heyday, Classic Legends also managed to pique curiosity among those who had never heard of Jawa or were too young when the brand shut shop. Of the first two bikes launched, the more affordable Forty Two was the go-to motorcycle for the majority of the buyers, those who eventually got their bikes after waiting patiently for them that is. Not only because the Forty Two was priced lower than the Jawa but also because of its more modern appearance. 

A couple of years on, Jawa has decided on giving it a small but significant update. Meet the Jawa Forty Two 2.1, the new range-topping variant of the Forty Two series. What exactly has Jawa thrown into the mix now to make it more premium and more importantly, is it any better than the standard bike?

Design

There’s no getting around the fact that Jawa makes good looking motorcycles. The Forty Two 2.1 is virtually the good old Forty Two with alloy wheels and bar-end mirrors as standard fitment from the factory floors along with three new colours to boost its youthful appeal. Much like the standard Forty Two, the names of these new colours too reference the ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy’ and bear astrological connections: Orion Red, Sirius White and Allstar Black.

 

 

Each of these bikes get an asymmetrically-applied grey racing stripe running down the length of the fuel tank and rear mudguard. The Jawa logo, the stripes surrounding it on the fuel tank and the name of the bike, which now appears in numerals and not “Forty Two,” are also finished in grey. Even the rim tapes on the black alloy wheels are grey with the Classic Legends and ‘42’ logos strewn into the mix.

 

 

The entire dark treatment of the mechanical elements also works in favour of the bike. Paired with the contrasting white body, the Forty Two 2.1 looks smashing. The matte black finish is pretty consistent all across the bike, be it on the engine case, fins, exhaust covers or even the fork sleeves. The alloys aren’t machine finished but one of the spokes bears a “Jawa Original” moniker, which is a great touch.

 

 

Jawa has stepped up its game by delivering a well finished and neatly packaged motorcycle. The tank lip has blunt, well-rounded edges; loose wiring is nowhere to be found and the panel gaps are pretty consistent. Even the exhaust shield that runs from the header to the mid-section is a single-piece unit that looks cohesive, unlike the ones that we have seen on the Perak. On the black colour version, there are metallic flakes that shine subtly in bright daylight, giving it a slightly more premium appeal.

 

While it is a step in the right direction, Jawa has managed to only match the quality standards set by the Royal Enfield Classic 350, not exceed them. The segment benchmark has been set by the likes of the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and the Honda H’ness CB350, against which the Forty Two doesn’t quite seem to match up. Considering that it took Jawa just two years to improve quality standards dramatically, we guess that they should get there really soon.

Engine, Mileage & Performance

 

 

 

Right off the bat, the new Jawa doesn’t feel as sprightly as it did earlier. While we will have to wait for official test numbers to quantify the difference in performance, the sporty nature of the motor seems a little subdued. 

 

But that is a good thing. Confused? Well, the torque is spread more evenly across the rev range now, allowing you to ride at moderate speeds in slightly higher gears now, something that wasn’t possible earlier.

Don’t go expecting this engine to pull away from 40kmph in sixth. What it can now do is allow the rider to sustain city speeds of 40-45kmph in fifth gear without much engine shudder. And even if you lose momentum, you do not need to work the gearbox as much to get back up to speed. Just going down a cog should do the trick.

Gear shifts aren’t particularly slick; they sometimes feel a bit notchy. The lack of slipper clutch is evident here as we feel clutch action isn’t as effortless as it could be.

One highlight of the 293cc engine is the distinctly sporty exhaust note, which went missing on the larger 334cc motor of the Perak. Jawa has managed to skip the middle collector box for the catalytic converter altogether for this engine. It manages to run a two-into-two setup, which makes sure there is enough rumble present in the system. 

Handling & Ride Quality

 

Jawa hasn’t tinkered around with the suspension setup much here. It uses the same telescopic fork and twin gas-charged shocks. These are set up on the firmer side, which means that you tend to feel every small ripple or undulation on the road at slow speeds, which were aplenty during our ride. The ride settles down as you gather pace, with the shocks filtering out most road imperfections. It’s only when you encounter sharp bumps that you need to be extra cautious. The quick rebound setting of the twin shocks can unsettle the bike and toss the rider off the seat. 

 

Handling has always been a strong trait of the Jawas and the Forty Two 2.1 is no different. It is incredibly light on its feet, which is great for dodging potholes and slicing through traffic. When you do show it a set of corners, it manages to keep you hooked from one apex to another. And despite having a short wheelbase, the Forty Two 2.1 remains planted when leaned over. 

 

It does remind you of its cornering limitations though. Ride spiritedly and the side-stand starts grinding on the left side. You can carry a few more degrees of lean into right handers but not much. The damage done on the right side can be more serious though, as you end up grazing the exhaust and the circlip that joins the exhaust pipe to the muffler.

Braking performance is predictable and not too overpowering, but we would have liked for a bit more lever feedback. ABS intervention is consistent and not too intrusive. 

Features

 

There’s isn’t much to speak of here, Jawa still shying away from LEDs and other such modern elements for the Forty Two. All lighting systems use conventional bulbs and the same old school analogue dash still exists. 

There are small improvements with the console itself. The digital inset now displays two tripmeters, which can be toggled through via a button located below the engine kill switch. One of our qualms with the retro inverted Jawa layout of the speedometer has been solved to a certain extent. While it wasn’t as much of an issue on the Forty Two, reading exact speeds between 40kmph and 120kmph was extremely difficult on the Jawa and the Perak. There is one more inset speedo readout ring now in the dash that displays speeds between 50kmph and 150kmph.

Jawa Forty Two Pros and Cons

Things We Like

  • Extra convenience offered thanks to the addition of alloy wheels.
  • Fit and finish levels have improved massively.
  • Motor feels a lot more tractable and usable.

Things We Don't Like

  • Has a slightly unnatural riding posture.
  • Gear shifts feel clunky.
  • Lacks modern elements like LED lighting and a smartphone connectivity module.

Jawa Forty Two Colours

Jawa Forty Two is available in 11 different colors. View all bike images with different colour options on BikeDekho.

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Devyani asked on 13 Oct 2023
Q) What is the mileage of Jawa Forty Two?
By Bikedekho experts on 13 Oct 2023

A) The ARAI claimed mileage of Jawa Forty Two is 35 kmpl. This is the claimed ...Read More

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Vislavath asked on 27 Mar 2023
Q) What is price?
By Dillip on 27 Mar 2023

A) The Jawa Forty Two is priced from INR 1.67 - 1.81 Lakh (Ex-showroom Price in New...Read More

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Anisim asked on 26 Apr 2022
Q) Whenever khaki (army version) colour comes in jawa 42 2.1
By Bikedekho experts on 26 Apr 2022

A) Jawa 42 is available in 3 different colours - Allstar Black, Orion Red, and ...Read More

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Hitesh asked on 14 Jan 2022
Q) Is Jawa 42 2.1 can be exchanged for the new Yezdi scrambler?
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A) The exchange of a vehicle would depend on certain factors such as kilometers ...Read More

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Vijay asked on 6 Oct 2021
Q) Jawa 42 2.1 is better than classic royal enfield
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