Honda Rebel 500 vs Jawa 42

Last Updated: November 2, 2026

Jawa 42 price starts at Rs. 1.85 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.05 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda Rebel 500, priced at Rs. 5.90 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Rebel 500 offers a claimed 27 kmpl, while the 42 delivers 33 kmpl. On the performance front, the Rebel 500 uses a 471cc engine producing 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm and the 42 a 294.72cc engine producing 27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Rebel 500 and 42, the 42 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Rebel 500 stands out for performance.

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Rebel 500 vs 42 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda Rebel 500Jawa 42
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 5.90 LakhRs. 1.85 Lakh
Mileage 27 kmpl33 kmpl
Engine 471 cc294.72 cc
Max power 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 191 Kg175 Kg

Rebel 500 vs 42 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Rebel 500 E-ClutchJawa 42 All Stars Ivory
Rating
3 reviews
87 reviews
Brand Name Honda Jawa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.90 Lakh Rs. 1.85 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, 8 valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm 27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Rebel 500 Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-406.4 inch, Rear :-406.4 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 Not Available
Rs. 5,328 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 11,800 42 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
153 kmph
130 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, 8 valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
471 cc
294.72 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm
27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm
26.3 Nm @ 5800 rpm
Bore
67 mm
76 mm
Stroke
66.8 mm
65 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Electronic Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.7
11:1

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

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

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks
Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm
Suspension-Rear
Showa Dual Shock Absorbers
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 :-130/90-16, Rear :- 150/80-16
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-406.4 inch, Rear :-406.4 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
690 mm
795 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.8 L
Engine Oil Capacity
3.2 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2205*810*1090 mm3
2071*833*1065 mm3
Wheelbase
1490 mm
1369 mm
Length
2205 mm
2071 mm
Ground Clearance
125 mm
173 mm
Height
1090 mm
1065 mm
Width
810 mm
833 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.2 L
13.2 L
Kerb Weight
191 Kg
175 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
296 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm

Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 7.4AH
Not Available
Projector head light
LED Projector
Not Available

Frame Type
Steel Diamond
Double Cradle
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque Control, Roadsync
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
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
No
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
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
Honda Rebel 500
  • Classic bobber styling with modern touches
  • Low seat height and relaxed ergonomics
  • Smooth and torquey twin-cylinder engine
Honda Rebel 500
  • Limited availability (only 3 cities at launch)
  • No riding modes or ride-by-wire tech even at this price
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Honda Rebel 500 Vs Jawa 42 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda Rebel 500 vs Jawa 42?
Jawa 42 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of comfort and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Rebel 500 vs Jawa 42?
The Jawa 42 is cheaper than Honda Rebel 500 by ₹4.05 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Rebel 500 vs Jawa 42?
For the E-Clutch version, 471 cc Petrol engine of Rebel 500 produces 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm 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
As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 has better performance.

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