Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Jawa 42

Last Updated: September 23, 2026

Jawa 42 price starts at Rs. 1.88 Lakh, which is Rs. 16,428 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Dominar 400, priced at Rs. 2.04 Lakh. On the performance front, the Dominar 400 uses a 349.13cc engine producing 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm and the 42 a 294.72cc engine producing 27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Dominar 400 and 42, the 42 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Dominar 400 stands out for performance.

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Dominar 400 vs 42 Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Dominar 400Jawa 42
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.04 LakhRs. 1.88 Lakh
Mileage Not Available33 kmpl
Engine 349.13 cc294.72 cc
Max power 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 190 Kg175 Kg

Dominar 400 vs 42 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Dominar 400 STDJawa 42 All Stars Ivory
Rating
1 review
87 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Jawa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.04 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.88 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 stroke, Liquid cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm 27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Dominar 400 Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,596 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,414 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,127 Dominar 400 Insurance Rs. 11,850 42 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
130 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 stroke, Liquid cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
349.13 cc
294.72 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm
27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
26.3 Nm @ 5800 rpm
Bore
89 mm
76 mm
Stroke
56.1 mm
65 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Electronic Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
11:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
33 kmpl
Power to Weight Ratio
214.1 PS/tonne
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Not Available

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
110 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic, 43 mm USD Fork
Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm
Suspension-Rear
Multi-step Adjustable Mono Shock with Nitrox
Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled

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 :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
800 mm
795 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.8 L
Length*Width*Height
2151*834*1243 mm3
2071*833*1065 mm3
Wheelbase
1452 mm
1369 mm
Length
2151 mm
2071 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
173 mm
Height
1243 mm
1065 mm
Width
834 mm
833 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
13.2 L
Kerb Weight
190 Kg
175 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
240 mm

Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
Not Available

Frame Type
Beam Type Perimeter Frame
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
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Backrest
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
500-700 kms
1000 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
4500-5000 kms
6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
9500-10000 kms
12000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
14500-15000 kms
18000 Kms
Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
4 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
4
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
50000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Dominar 400
  • Comfortable riding posture for long distances
  • Stable ride quality at high speeds
Bajaj Dominar 400
  • High kerb weight
  • Hard to manoeuvre at slow speeds
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Bajaj Dominar 400 Vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Jawa Motorcycles 42?
The Jawa 42 is cheaper than Bajaj Dominar 400 by ₹16,428.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Jawa Motorcycles 42?
For the STD version, 349.13 cc Petrol engine of Dominar 400 produces 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the All Stars Ivory version, 294.72 cc Petrol engine of 42 produces 27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 26.3 Nm @ 5800 rpm of torque

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