Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

Last Updated: August 8, 2026

Jawa 42 price starts at Rs. 1.88 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.13 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Shotgun 650, priced at Rs. 4.01 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 42 offers a claimed 33 kmpl, while the Shotgun 650 delivers 22 kmpl. On the performance front, the 42 uses a 294.72cc engine producing 27.32 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Shotgun 650 a 648cc engine producing 47 PS @ 7250 rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 and Shotgun 650, the 42 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Shotgun 650 stands out for performance.

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42 vs Shotgun 650 Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.88 LakhRs. 4.01 Lakh
Mileage 33 kmpl22 kmpl
Engine 294.72 cc648 cc
Max power 27.32 PS @ 7500 rpm47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Kerb weight 182 Kg240 Kg

42 vs Shotgun 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 IvoryRoyal Enfield Shotgun 650 Sheet Metal Grey
Rating
87 reviews
131 reviews
Brand Name Jawa Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.88 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 4.01 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Inline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC
Max Power 27.32 PS @ 7500 rpm 47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Colors
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-457.2 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. 5,408 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 10,979 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,847 42 Insurance Rs. 23,681 Shotgun 650 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
130 kmph
170 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Inline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC
Engine Displacement
294.72 cc
648 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
27.32 PS @ 7500 rpm
47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque
26.84 Nm @ 5800 rpm
52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm
Bore
76 mm
78 mm
Stroke
65 mm
67.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
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
2 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
33 kmpl
22 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Digital

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

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
23 psi
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
23 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
30 psi
42 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-18 Rear :-120/80-17
Front :-100/90-18, Rear :-150/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
788 mm
795 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
2.7 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
428 kg
Length*Width*Height
2071*833*1065 mm3
2170*820*1105 mm3
Wheelbase
1369 mm
1465 mm
Length
2071 mm
2170 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
141 mm
Height
1065 mm
1105 mm
Width
833 mm
820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 L
13.8 L
Kerb Weight
182 Kg
240 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
300 mm

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

Frame Type
Double Cradle
Steel Tubular Spine Frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
LCD Connectivity
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Not Available
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
Cruiser 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
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
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
1000 Kms/30 Days
500 Kms/45 Days
2nd Service
6000 Kms/180 Days
5000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
12000 Kms/365 Days
10000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
18000 Kms
15000 Kms
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 40,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
40000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
  • Fun and exciting,Pretty light and agile, looks funky
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
  • Vibey,Brakes need improvement, engine feels stressed at high speeds

Is Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Better Than Jawa 42?

75% users have chosen Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 over Jawa 42 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 340 users have also rated Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 and Jawa 42 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 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and features in your bike. But Jawa 42 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance.
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 Shotgun 650
Mileage 0.9 3.3
Performance 1.1 4.5
Comfort 4.7 4.2
Maintenance 1.0 3.4
Features 4.9 4.2
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Jawa Motorcycles 42 Vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?
As per the users experiences Jawa 42 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?
The Jawa 42 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 by ₹2.13 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650?
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 Sheet Metal Grey version, 648 cc Petrol engine of Shotgun 650 produces 47 PS @ 7250 rpm of power and 52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 has better performance.

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