Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Scram 440

Last Updated: September 14, 2026

Jawa 42 price starts at Rs. 1.85 Lakh, which is Rs. 39,863 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Scram 440, priced at Rs. 2.25 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 42 offers a claimed 33 kmpl, while the Scram 440 delivers 29.5 kmpl. On the performance front, the 42 uses a 294.72cc engine producing 27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Scram 440 a 443cc engine producing 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 and Scram 440, the 42 is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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42 vs Scram 440 Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42Royal Enfield Scram 440
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.85 LakhRs. 2.25 Lakh
Mileage 33 kmpl29.5 kmpl
Engine 294.72 cc443 cc
Max power 27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Kerb weight 175 Kg196 Kg

42 vs Scram 440 Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 All Stars IvoryRoyal Enfield Scram 440 Trail
Rating
87 reviews
8 reviews
Brand Name Jawa Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.85 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.25 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC, Air Cooled, Fuel Injection
Max Power 27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Colors
Royal Enfield Scram 440 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 Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 5,328 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 6,155 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,800 42 Insurance Rs. 21,366 Scram 440 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
130 kmph
120 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, SOHC, Air Cooled, Fuel Injection
Engine Displacement
294.72 cc
443 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm
Max Torque
26.3 Nm @ 5800 rpm
34 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore
76 mm
81 mm
Stroke
65 mm
86 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
Digital Electronic Ignition
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
29.5 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm
Telescopic, 41 mm Fork, Travel - 190 mm
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled
Mono Shock With Linkage, Wheel Travel - 180 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
23 psi
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
23 psi
27 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
30 psi
34 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70-17
Front :-100/90-19,Rear :-120/90-17
Wheel Size
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
187 kg
Seat height
795 mm
795 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
179 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
3 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
375 kg
Length*Width*Height
2071*833*1065 mm3
2165*840*1170 mm3
Wheelbase
1369 mm
1460 mm
Length
2071 mm
2165 mm
Ground Clearance
173 mm
200 mm
Height
1065 mm
1170 mm
Width
833 mm
840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
175 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm

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

Frame Type
Double Cradle
Half Duplex Split Cradle Frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
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
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
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
Scrambler Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
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/365 Days
4th Service
18000 Kms
15000Kms/550 days
Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
Not Available

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 Scram 440
  • Gets a 6-speed gearbox, Makes more power and torque than before, The Scram 440 now also comes with alloy wheels
Royal Enfield Scram 440
  • The bike is slightly heavier than before, Gets bulb-type indicators

Is Jawa 42 Better Than Royal Enfield Scram 440?

100% users have chosen Jawa 42 over Royal Enfield Scram 440 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 169 users have also rated Jawa 42 and Royal Enfield Scram 440 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 Scram 440 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 Scram 440 42
Mileage 3.3 4.2
Performance 4.5 4.7
Comfort 4.2 4.7
Maintenance 3.4 4.2
Safety 0.1 1.5
Features 4.2 3.3
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Jawa Motorcycles 42 Vs Royal Enfield Scram 440 FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Royal Enfield Scram 440?
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 Scram 440 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Royal Enfield Scram 440?
The Jawa 42 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Scram 440 by ₹39,863.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Royal Enfield Scram 440?
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 Trail version, 443 cc Petrol engine of Scram 440 produces 25.42 PS @ 6250 rpm of power and 34 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 has better performance.

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