Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 vs Jawa 42

Last Updated: August 25, 2026

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 price starts at Rs. 1.35 Lakh, which is Rs. 52,270 cheaper than the base variant of Jawa 42, priced at Rs. 1.88 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Avenger Cruise 220 offers a claimed 40 kmpl, while the 42 delivers 33 kmpl. On the performance front, the Avenger Cruise 220 uses a 220cc engine producing 19.03 PS @ 8500 rpm and the 42 a 294.72cc engine producing 27.32 PS. If you're deciding between the Avenger Cruise 220 and 42, the Avenger Cruise 220 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the 42 stands out for performance.

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Avenger Cruise 220 vs 42 Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220Jawa 42
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.35 LakhRs. 1.88 Lakh
Mileage 40 kmpl33 kmpl
Engine 220 cc294.72 cc
Max power 19.03 PS @ 8500 rpm27.32 PS
Kerb weight 163 Kg182 Kg

Avenger Cruise 220 vs 42 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 STDJawa 42 All Star Black
Rating
302 reviews
87 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Jawa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.35 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.88 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single cylinder, Oil cooled, Twin Spark DTS-i , Fuel Injected, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power 19.03 PS @ 8500 rpm 27.32 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 4,048 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 5,408 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 10,968 Avenger Cruise 220 Insurance Rs. 11,847 42 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
2 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
120 kmph
130 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Single cylinder, Oil cooled, Twin Spark DTS-i , Fuel Injected, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
220 cc
294.72 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
19.03 PS @ 8500 rpm
27.32 PS
Max Torque
17.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm
26.84 Nm
Bore
67 mm
76 mm
Stroke
62.4 mm
65 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital Twin Spark Ignition
Not Available
Compression Ratio
9.8
11:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
40 kmpl
33 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Not Available

Suspension-Front
Telescopic with double anti friction bush
Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm
Suspension-Rear
5 step adjustable Twin shock absorber
Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
21 psi
23 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
21 psi
23 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
30 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :- 130/90-17
Front :-90/90-18 Rear :-120/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
737 mm
788 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.8 L
2.8 L
Length*Width*Height
2210*806*1321 mm3
2071*833*1065 mm3
Wheelbase
1490 mm
1369 mm
Length
2210 mm
2071 mm
Ground Clearance
169 mm
165 mm
Height
1321 mm
1065 mm
Width
806 mm
833 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
12.5 L
Kerb Weight
163 Kg
182 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
240 mm

Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
Not Available

Frame Type
Tubular Double Cradle Type
Double Cradle
Digital Display Type
LCD
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Handlebar type
Highway Comfort
Not Available
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Digital
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Stepup Seat
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Backrest
Cushioned
Not Available
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes

1st Service
500-750 Km / 30-45 Days
1000 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
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
5 Years or 75,000 Km
4 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
4
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
50000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220
  • Gets a comfortable riding position; Engine and gearbox feel smooth; Colour schemes and chrome styling are visually appealing; Very fuel efficient motor
Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220
  • The brakes could have been better; Not-so-great at corners; Big turning radius

Is Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 Better Than Jawa 42?

84% users have chosen Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 over Jawa 42 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1518 users have also rated Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 and Jawa 42 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. But Jawa 42 is better on the grounds of performance.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor 42 Avenger Cruise 220
Mileage 3.8 3.3
Performance 4.3 4.5
Comfort 4.6 4.2
Maintenance 3.9 3.4
Features 4.3 4.2
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which one is the best, Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 or TVS Ronin?
  • Both bikes are good in their own forte, Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 comes with a host of value additions. The most pronounced of the lot is its headlight cluster that embraces an integrated windshield and headlamp with LED DRLs, a digital instrument cluster with blue backlight, a highway comfort handlebar, an integrated tail lamp, and more. The latest added Moon White paint job looks fascinating. Further on the features list are elements like a low slung seat, black backrest for the pillion, wider rear tyre, new body graphics, and larger Avenger insignia. With no change in the mechanical department, it continues to house a DTS-i 220cc engine, which is powerful and economical at the same time. On the other hand, the Ronin is surely a brave new step for TVS. But despite the premium features and hardware, it does not entirely qualify as a jack-of-all-trades. It’s a well-rounded urban motorcycle dispatching city commutes with ease, but on the open road, it lacks oomph. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. What is the difference between Bajaj Avenger Cruise and Street?
  • Both Bajaj Avenger Street 220 and Cruise 220 came with the same powertrain options and underpinnings. While Bajaj has retained the overall silhouette of the original Avenger, they have done well to give both the bikes a unique identity. The Street 220 gets a matte black treatment all around – on the headlight cowl, handlebars, instrumentation on the tank and the exhaust. All the aforementioned parts on the Cruise 220 are brushed in chrome. The matte black finish though looks a lot better finished than the chrome. While the Cruise 220 makes do with spoke wheels, the Street 220 ends up having more presence due to the addition of alloy wheels. Both bikes sport different handlebars too. However, Bajaj is yet to launch the BS6-compliant version of the Avenger Street 220.
Q. Which bike is better, Meteor 350 or Avenger 220 for those having back pain problem?
  • I dt like avenger
  • If you have less budget avenger is great
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Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 Vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 vs Jawa Motorcycles 42?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. But Jawa 42 is better on the grounds of performance.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 vs Jawa Motorcycles 42?
The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is cheaper than Jawa 42 by ₹52,270.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 vs Jawa Motorcycles 42?
For the STD version, 220 cc Petrol engine of Avenger Cruise 220 produces 19.03 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 17.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the All Star Black version, 294.72 cc Petrol engine of 42 produces 27.32 PS of power and 26.84 Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 has better performance.

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