Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

Jawa 42 price starts at Rs. 1.87 Lakh, which is Rs. 14,648 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Meteor 350, priced at Rs. 2.02 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 42 offers a claimed 33 kmpl, while the Meteor 350 delivers 41.88 kmpl. On the performance front, the 42 uses a 294.72cc engine producing 27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Meteor 350 a 349.34cc engine producing 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 and Meteor 350, the 42 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Meteor 350 stands out for mileage.

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42 vs Meteor 350 Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.87 LakhRs. 2.02 Lakh
Mileage 33 kmpl41.88 kmpl
Engine 294.72 cc349.34 cc
Max power 27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Kerb weight 175 Kg191 Kg

42 vs Meteor 350 Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 All Stars IvoryRoyal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball
Rating
87 reviews
37 reviews
Brand Name Jawa Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.87 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.02 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air Oil Cooled Engine
Max Power 27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Colors
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
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. 5,386 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 5,519 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,834 42 Insurance Rs. 12,080 Meteor 350 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
130 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
294.72 cc
349.34 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Max Torque
26.3 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
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
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
33 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
Not Available
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm
Telescopic, 41 mm Forks, 130 mm Travel
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled
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 :-150/70-17
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
795 mm
765 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
3 L
Length*Width*Height
2071*833*1065 mm3
2140*845*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1369 mm
1400 mm
Length
2071 mm
2140 mm
Ground Clearance
173 mm
170 mm
Height
1065 mm
1140 mm
Width
833 mm
845 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
175 Kg
191 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
270 mm

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
Not Available
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
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
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
ECO Mode
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Cruiser Bikes, Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
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
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
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
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
1000 Kms/30 Days
500kms/45 days
2nd Service
6000 Kms/180 Days
5000kms/180 days
3rd Service
12000 Kms/365 Days
10000kms/360 days
4th Service
18000 Kms
15000kms/540 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

Is Jawa 42 Better Than Royal Enfield Meteor 350?

100% users have chosen Jawa 42 over Royal Enfield Meteor 350 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 206 users have also rated Jawa 42 and Royal Enfield Meteor 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 Meteor 350 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
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 Meteor 350
Mileage 3.3 4.3
Performance 4.5 4.9
Comfort 4.2 5.0
Maintenance 3.4 4.4
Safety 0.1 3.6
Features 4.2 1.1
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Jawa 42 Comparison with Similar Bikes

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Recently Asked User Questions

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 42 Vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 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 Meteor 350 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350?
The Jawa 42 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Meteor 350 by ₹14,648.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350?
For the All Stars Ivory version, 294.72 cc Petrol engine of 42 produces 27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 26.3 Nm @ 5800 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 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has better performance.

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