Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Price starts at Rs. 1.66 Lakh which is Rs. 6,225 costlier than base model of Jawa 42 priced at Rs. 1.59 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Jawa 42 is 33 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is 37 kmpl. In technical specifications, Jawa 42 is powered by 294.72 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is powered by 349 cc engine. Jawa 42 is available in 2 different colours while Royal Enfield Bullet 350 comes with 5 colours. The Comparison Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

42 vs Bullet 350

Key Highlights 42 All Star BlackBullet 350 Military
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air-oil Cooled
Max Power 27.32 PS 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm

42 vs Bullet 350 Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 All Star BlackRoyal Enfield Bullet 350 Military
Rating
87 reviews
356 reviews
Brand Name Jawa Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.85 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 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. 5,328 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 4,772 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,800 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
20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Max Torque
26.84 Nm
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
Fuel Injection
Electronic Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
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

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
...
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
12.5 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
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 8AH

Frame Type
Double Cradle
Twin Downtube Spine Frame
Digital Display Type
...
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Low battery alert
No. of Tripmeters
...
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
...
Rear Footpegs
Gear Position Indicator
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Side Stand Warning
...
Exhaust Heat Shield
...
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
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
...
Low Battery Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator

Vehicle Warranty
4 Years or 50,000 Km
3 Years or 30,000 Km
4th Service
18000 Kms
15000 Km/550 Days
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 788 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 3.6
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Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Comparison with Similar Bikes

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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 ₹19,294.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350?
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 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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