Ampere Reo vs Jawa 42

Last Updated: August 11, 2026

Ampere Reo price starts at Rs. 71,999, which is Rs. 1.13 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Jawa 42, priced at Rs. 1.85 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the 42 returns a claimed 33 kmpl, while the Reo offers a claimed 80 km/charge. On the performance front, the Reo uses a 1.44Kwh battery and the 42 a 294.72cc engine producing 27.32 PS. If you're deciding between the Reo and 42, the Reo is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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Reo vs 42 Comparison Summary

Specification Ampere ReoJawa 42
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 71,999Rs. 1.85 Lakh
Mileage / Range 80 km/charge33 kmpl
Engine / Battery 1.44 Kwh294.72 cc
Max power / Motor Not Available27.32 PS
Kerb weight 74 Kg182 Kg

Reo vs 42 Key Highlights

Basic Info Ampere Reo VybJawa 42 All Star Black
Rating
18 reviews
87 reviews
Brand Name Ampere Jawa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 71,999 Check On Road Price Rs. 1.85 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Not Available Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power Not Available 27.32 PS
Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Colors
Ampere Reo Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-10 Inch,Rear :-10 Inch Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range 80 km/charge Not Available
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Push Button Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
Running Cost Rs. 0.12/km Rs. 3.03/km
EMI Not Available
Rs. 5,328 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 3,634 Reo Insurance Rs. 11,800 42 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
25 km/Hr
130 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Wheel Torque
35 Nm
Not Available
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Dedicated Charger Compartment
No
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
Not Available
294.72 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
No. Of Batteries
1
Not Available
Max Power
Not Available
27.32 PS
Max Torque
Not Available
26.84 Nm
Bore
Not Available
76 mm
Stroke
Not Available
65 mm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
1
Drive Type
Hub Motor
Chain Drive
Battery Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
11:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Drum
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
33 kmpl
Scooter Speed
low
Not Available
Claimed Real-world Range
80 km/charge
Not Available

Suspension-Front
Telescopic
Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm
Suspension-Rear
Dualshock
Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
23 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
23 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
30 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-3.75-10 Rear :-3.75-10
Front :-90/90-18 Rear :-120/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-10 Inch,Rear :-10 Inch
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
775 mm
788 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.8 L
Length*Width*Height
1815*695*1012 mm3
2071*833*1065 mm3
Wheelbase
1310 mm
1369 mm
Length
1815 mm
2071 mm
Ground Clearance
140 mm
165 mm
Height
1012 mm
1065 mm
Width
695 mm
833 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
12.5 L
Kerb Weight
74 Kg
182 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
180 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Size
Not Available
240 mm

Battery Type
LFP
Not Available
Motor Type
BLDC
Not Available
Motor Power
250 W
Not Available
Claimed range
80 km/charge
Not Available
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
Range
80 km/charge
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
Yes
Not Available
Battery Capacity
1.44 Kwh
Not Available
Charging Time(0-80%)
4 Hours
Not Available

Frame Type
Dual Frame Steel
Double Cradle
Digital Display Type
LCD
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Assist
Yes
Not Available
Battery Percentage
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Electric Scooters
Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Push Button Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Gradeability
5°
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
24 L
Not Available
Cooling System
Not Available
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
12000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
18000 Kms
Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

Vehicle Warranty
1 Year or 10,000 Km
4 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Yes
4
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
10000
50000
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