There was a time when Royal Enfield dominated the cruiser bike segment, but now many new companies like Jawa and Harley Davidson have also entered the market. Recently, Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Jawa 42 have entered the Indian market. Royal Enfield has introduced its Classic 350 in a new avatar, while Jawa 42 has been updated with a better engine. Let's know the difference between these two bikes in terms of engine, features and price.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Jawa 42: Engine Comparison
Royal Enfield Classic 350 : It has a 350cc single air cooled engine that generates 20bhp of power and 27Nm of torque. It has a 5 speed transmission and wet clutch.
Jawa 42 : It has a 294cc liquid-cooled J Panther engine that generates 27bhp of power and 27Nm of torque. It has a 6-speed transmission and upgraded assist-slipper clutch.
Jawa claims that the bike has reduced vibrations, made gear shifts smoother and the gear throttle maps are paired with the ECU.
Comparison of Features
Royal Enfield Classic 350 : It includes features like Type C charging port, adjustable lever, navigation display and gear position indicator.
Jawa 42 : It has a digital-analog speedometer, comfortable seat and a small mini windscreen above the headlamp, which increases comfort during long journeys.
Braking System
Royal Enfield Classic 350 : It has 42mm twin telescopic forks in the front and twin absorbers in the rear. Its front brake has 300mm disc and rear brake has 270mm disc brakes. It also has dual channel ABS support.
Jawa 42 : It uses 35mm twin telescopic forks and twin absorbers. Its front brake has 280mm disc and rear brake has 240mm disc brakes. It also gets dual channel ABS support.
price
Jawa 42 : The price of this new model in the Indian market starts at ₹ 1,73,000 (ex-showroom), while the top variant is priced at ₹ 1,98,000 (ex-showroom).
Royal Enfield Classic 350 : The price of this bike has not been announced yet. This bike will be launched in the Indian market on September 1, then its price will be revealed.
Both Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Jawa 42 are excellent in their own way. The price and features of Classic 350 will be announced in the coming days, while Jawa 42 is already available in the market. By comparing the engine, features and braking system of both the bikes, you can choose the right option as per your need.
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