Jawa 42 vs Keeway SR 250

Last Updated: September 6, 2026

Keeway SR 250 price starts at Rs. 1.59 Lakh, which is Rs. 25,950 cheaper than the base variant of Jawa 42, priced at Rs. 1.85 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 42 offers a claimed 33 kmpl, while the SR 250 delivers 40 kmpl. On the performance front, the 42 uses a 294.72cc engine producing 27.32 PS and the SR 250 a 223cc engine producing 17 PS @7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 and SR 250, the SR 250 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the 42 stands out for performance.

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42 vs SR 250 Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42Keeway SR 250
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.85 LakhRs. 1.59 Lakh
Mileage 33 kmpl40 kmpl
Engine 294.72 cc223 cc
Max power 27.32 PS17 PS @7500 rpm
Kerb weight 182 KgNot Available

42 vs SR 250 Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 All Star BlackKeeway SR 250 STD
Rating
87 reviews
34 reviews
Brand Name Jawa Keeway
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.85 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.59 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder Oil Cooled 4 Stroke, 2 Valve
Max Power 27.32 PS 17 PS @7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Colors
Keeway SR 250 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,328 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 4,581 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,800 42 Insurance Rs. 11,364 SR 250 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
130 kmph
120 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Single Cylinder Oil Cooled 4 Stroke, 2 Valve
Engine Displacement
294.72 cc
223 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
27.32 PS
17 PS @7500 rpm
Max Torque
26.84 Nm
16 Nm @6500 rpm
Bore
76 mm
Not Available
Stroke
65 mm
Not Available
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11:1
Not Available

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

Mileage (Overall)
33 kmpl
40 kmpl

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm
Telescopic
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload
Telescopic

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
23 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
23 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
30 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-18 Rear :-120/80-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-130/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
125 kg
Seat height
788 mm
780 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2071*833*1065 mm3
1995*760*1070 mm3
Wheelbase
1369 mm
1285 mm
Length
2071 mm
1995 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
160 mm
Height
1065 mm
1070 mm
Width
833 mm
760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 L
14.5 Litres
Kerb Weight
182 Kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
210 mm

Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED

Frame Type
Double Cradle
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Street Bikes, Scrambler Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
1000 Kms/30 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
6000 Kms/180 Days
Not Available
3rd Service
12000 Kms/365 Days
Not Available
4th Service
18000 Kms
Not Available
Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
Not Available

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

Is Jawa 42 Better Than Keeway SR 250?

50% users have chosen Jawa 42 over Keeway SR 250 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 195 users have also rated Jawa 42 and Keeway SR 250 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Jawa 42 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your bike. But Keeway SR 250 is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance and features.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor SR 250 42
Mileage 3.3 3.8
Performance 4.5 3.8
Comfort 4.2 4.7
Maintenance 3.4 3.8
Features 4.2 4.7
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Jawa Motorcycles 42 Vs Keeway SR 250 FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Keeway SR 250?
As per the users experiences Jawa 42 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for performance in your bike. But Keeway SR 250 is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance and features.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Keeway SR 250?
The Keeway SR 250 is cheaper than Jawa 42 by ₹25,950.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Keeway SR 250?
For the All Star Black version, 294.72 cc Petrol engine of 42 produces 27.32 PS of power and 26.84 Nm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 223 cc Petrol engine of SR 250 produces 17 PS @7500 rpm of power and 16 Nm @6500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 has better performance.

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