Jawa 42 FJ vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 price starts at Rs. 2.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 3,952 cheaper than the base variant of Jawa 42 FJ, priced at Rs. 2.04 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 42 FJ offers a claimed 32 kmpl, while the Meteor 350 delivers 41.88 kmpl. On the performance front, the 42 FJ uses a 334cc engine producing 29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Meteor 350 a 349.34cc engine producing 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 FJ and Meteor 350, the 42 FJ is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the Meteor 350 stands out for affordability and mileage.

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42 FJ vs Meteor 350 Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42 FJRoyal Enfield Meteor 350
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.04 LakhRs. 2.00 Lakh
Mileage 32 kmpl41.88 kmpl
Engine 334 cc349.34 cc
Max power 29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Kerb weight 184 Kg191 Kg

42 FJ vs Meteor 350 Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 FJ All Stars Aurora Green MatteRoyal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball
Rating
11 reviews
35 reviews
Brand Name Jawa Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.04 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air Oil Cooled Engine
Max Power 29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ Colors
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 5,584 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,761 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,119 42 FJ Insurance Rs. 12,053 Meteor 350 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
140 kmph
114 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air Oil Cooled Engine
Engine Displacement
334 cc
349.34 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm
20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Max Torque
29.62 Nm @ 6000 rpm
27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore
81 mm
72 mm
Stroke
65 mm
85.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
11:1
9.5:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
32 kmpl
41.88 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
13.94s
Braking 60-0 km/h
Not Available
20.09m
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
41.88 kmpl
Braking 80-0 km/h
Not Available
34.40m
Braking 100-0 km/h
Not Available
51.08m
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
35-40 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
Not Available
6.00s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
Not Available
8.18s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Ø41 mm, Telescopic Forks
Telescopic, 41 mm Forks, 130 mm Travel
Suspension-Rear
Twin shock absorber with 5-step Adjustable Pre load
Twin Tube Emulsion Shock Absorbers With 6 Step Adjustable Preload

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
23 psi
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
23 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
30 psi
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18, Rear :-140/70-17
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
797 mm
765 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
3 L
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2140*845*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1440 mm
1400 mm
Length
Not Available
2140 mm
Ground Clearance
175 mm
170 mm
Height
Not Available
1140 mm
Width
Not Available
845 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
184 Kg
191 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
270 mm

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

Frame Type
Double Cradle
Twin Downtube Spine Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
1
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
ECO Mode
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Yes
Not Available
Exhaust Heat Shield
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Cruiser Bikes, Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
1000 Kms/30 Days
500 Km / 45 Days
2nd Service
6000 Kms/180 Days
5000 Km / 6 Months
3rd Service
12000 Kms/365 Days
10000 Km / 1 Year
4th Service
18000 Kms
15000 Km
Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

Vehicle Warranty
4 Years or 50,000 Km
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
30000
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Q. What is the key differences in enfield meteor thunderbird and stellar variant
  • We would like to inform you that the Thunderbird 350 has been discontinued by the brand and is no longer available for purchase.While Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Stellar variant is powered by a 349.34cc single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine, producing approximately 20.21 PS of power and 27 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. It offers a fuel efficiency of 41.88 kmpl and a top speed of approximately 114 km/h. The bike has a kerb weight of 191 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 15 liters, ensuring both comfort and stability on long rides.Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Stellar blends classic Royal Enfield styling with modern technology, making it an ideal choice for both city commuting and long-distance cruising.

Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ Vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350?
As per the users experiences Jawa 42 FJ is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350?
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is cheaper than Jawa 42 FJ by ₹3,952.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350?
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. Whereas for the Fireball version, 349.34 cc Petrol engine of Meteor 350 produces 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm of power and 27 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 FJ has better performance.

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