Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Jawa 42 FJ

Last Updated: October 12, 2026

Jawa 42 FJ price starts at Rs. 2.02 Lakh, which is Rs. 2,428 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 FJ a 334cc engine producing 29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Dominar 400 and 42 FJ, the 42 FJ 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 FJ Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Dominar 400Jawa 42 FJ
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.04 LakhRs. 2.02 Lakh
Mileage Not Available32 kmpl
Engine 349.13 cc334 cc
Max power 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 190 Kg184 Kg

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Basic Info Bajaj Dominar 400 STDJawa 42 FJ All Stars Aurora Green Matte
Rating
1 review
11 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Jawa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.04 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.02 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 29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Dominar 400 Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ Colors
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. 5,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,127 Dominar 400 Insurance Rs. 12,086 42 FJ Insurance
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
140 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
334 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm
29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
29.62 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
89 mm
81 mm
Stroke
56.1 mm
65 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel 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

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

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
110 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic, 43 mm USD Fork
Ø41 mm, Telescopic Forks
Suspension-Rear
Multi-step Adjustable Mono Shock with Nitrox
Twin shock absorber with 5-step Adjustable Pre load

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 :-140/70-17
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
797 mm
Length*Width*Height
2151*834*1243 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1452 mm
1440 mm
Length
2151 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
157 mm
175 mm
Height
1243 mm
Not Available
Width
834 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
190 Kg
184 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
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
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
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
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
1
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
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
Hazard Light Switch
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

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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Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ?
The Jawa 42 FJ is cheaper than Bajaj Dominar 400 by ₹2,428.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ?
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 Aurora Green Matte version, 334 cc Petrol engine of 42 FJ produces 29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 29.62 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque

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