Indian Challenger Dark Horse vs Jawa 42 FJ

Last Updated: October 9, 2026

Jawa 42 FJ price starts at Rs. 2.02 Lakh, which is Rs. 35.95 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian Challenger Dark Horse, priced at Rs. 37.97 Lakh. On the performance front, the Challenger Dark Horse uses a 1834cc engine and the 42 FJ a 334cc engine producing 29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Challenger Dark Horse and 42 FJ, the 42 FJ is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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Challenger Dark Horse vs 42 FJ Comparison Summary

Specification Indian Challenger Dark HorseJawa 42 FJ
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 37.97 LakhRs. 2.02 Lakh
Mileage Not Available32 kmpl
Engine 1834 cc334 cc
Max power Not Available29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 388 Kg184 Kg

Challenger Dark Horse vs 42 FJ Key Highlights

Basic Info Indian Challenger Dark Horse STDJawa 42 FJ All Stars Red Silver
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Brand Name Indian Jawa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 37.97 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.02 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type PowerPlus Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power Not Available 29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Indian Challenger Dark Horse Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Not Available Digital
EMI
Rs. 1,03,961 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 73,171 Challenger Dark Horse Insurance Rs. 12,086 42 FJ Insurance
Brochure N/A
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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
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
PowerPlus
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
1834 cc
334 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
Max Power
Not Available
29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
181.4 Nm @ 3800 rpm
29.62 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
110 mm
81 mm
Stroke
96.5 mm
65 mm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.4:1
11:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
32 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Analog
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Suspension-Front
Inverted Telescopic Fork/ 130mm
Ø41 mm, Telescopic Forks
Suspension-Rear
Single Shock w/ Hydraulic Preload Adjustment / 114 mm
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 :-130/60-19, Rear :-180/60-16
Front :-100/90-18, Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
372 kg
Not Available
Seat height
672 mm
797 mm
Gross Weight
628 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2503*1063*1237 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1668 mm
1440 mm
Length
2503 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
137 mm
175 mm
Height
1237 mm
Not Available
Width
1063 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.7 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
388 Kg
184 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
298 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED

Frame Type
Not Available
Double Cradle
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Analogue
Digital
Pillion Seat
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Not Available
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Cruiser Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Not Available
Yes
Speedometer
Not Available
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
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

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
4 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
4
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
50000
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Which bike is best between Indian Challenger Dark Horse vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ?
As per the users experiences Indian Challenger Dark Horse is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and features in your bike. But Jawa 42 FJ is better on the grounds of comfort.
Which bike is cheaper Indian Challenger Dark Horse vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ?
The Jawa 42 FJ is cheaper than Indian Challenger Dark Horse by ₹35.95 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Indian Challenger Dark Horse vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ?
As per the users experiences the Indian Challenger Dark Horse has better performance.

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