Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350

Last Updated: September 5, 2026

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 price starts at Rs. 1.66 Lakh, which is Rs. 21,138 cheaper than the base variant of Jawa 42, priced at Rs. 1.87 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 42 offers a claimed 33 kmpl, while the Bullet 350 delivers 37 kmpl. On the performance front, the 42 uses a 294.72cc engine producing 27.32 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Bullet 350 a 349cc engine producing 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 and Bullet 350, the 42 is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the Bullet 350 stands out for affordability and mileage.

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42 vs Bullet 350 Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42Royal Enfield Bullet 350
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.87 LakhRs. 1.66 Lakh
Mileage 33 kmpl37 kmpl
Engine 294.72 cc349 cc
Max power 27.32 PS @ 7500 rpm20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Kerb weight 182 Kg195 Kg

42 vs Bullet 350 Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 IvoryRoyal Enfield Bullet 350 Military
Rating
87 reviews
358 reviews
Brand Name Jawa Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.87 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.66 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air-oil Cooled
Max Power 27.32 PS @ 7500 rpm 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Colors
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 5,381 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 4,772 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,831 42 Insurance Rs. 11,476 Bullet 350 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
130 kmph
110 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 Displacement
294.72 cc
349 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
27.32 PS @ 7500 rpm
20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Max Torque
26.84 Nm @ 5800 rpm
27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore
76 mm
72 mm
Stroke
65 mm
85.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Electronic 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
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
33 kmpl
37 kmpl
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
35-40 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm
Telescopic, 41mm Forks, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload
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 :-90/90-18 Rear :-120/80-17
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-120/80-18
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
788 mm
805 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
2 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
375 kg
Length*Width*Height
2071*833*1065 mm3
2110*785*1125 mm3
Wheelbase
1369 mm
1390 mm
Length
2071 mm
2110 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
160 mm
Height
1065 mm
1125 mm
Width
833 mm
785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 L
13 L
Kerb Weight
182 Kg
195 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Size
280 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
153 mm

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

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

1st Service
1000 Kms/30 Days
500 Km/45 Days
2nd Service
6000 Kms/180 Days
5000 Km/180 Days
3rd Service
12000 Kms/365 Days
10000 Km/365 Days
4th Service
18000 Kms
15000 Km/550 Days
Air Filter Service Cost
No
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Bullet 350
  • Refined engine lets you cruise at 90-100kmph effortlessly
  • Comfortable ergonomics and Smooth gearbox
Royal Enfield Bullet 350
  • Lever feedback could’ve been better
  • Expensive, priced too close to the Royal Enfield Classic 350

Is Jawa 42 Better Than Royal Enfield Bullet 350?

61% users have chosen Jawa 42 over Royal Enfield Bullet 350 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 789 users have also rated Jawa 42 and Royal Enfield Bullet 350 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 features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance and safety. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
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 42 Bullet 350
Mileage 3.3 4.1
Performance 4.5 4.5
Comfort 4.2 4.5
Maintenance 3.4 3.9
Safety 0.1 0.9
Features 4.2 3.5
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Jawa Motorcycles 42 Vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350 FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350?
As per the users experiences Jawa 42 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance and safety. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350?
The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is cheaper than Jawa 42 by ₹21,138.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350?
For the Ivory version, 294.72 cc Petrol engine of 42 produces 27.32 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 26.84 Nm @ 5800 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Military version, 349 cc Petrol engine of Bullet 350 produces 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm of power and 27 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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