Jawa Forty Two vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350

The Price of Jawa Forty Two and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 are Rs. To Be Announced and Rs. 1.56 Lakh respectively In technical specifications, Jawa Forty Two is powered by 293 cc cc engine , while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 is powered by 346 cc cc engine. Jawa Forty Two is available in 11 different colours while Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Jawa Forty Two vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Jawa Motorcycles Forty Two vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350

Key Highlights Jawa Motorcycles Forty Two Dual Channel - Halley's TealRoyal Enfield Thunderbird 350 ABS
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark, Air cooled
Max Power 27.33 PS 20.07 PS @ 5250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) ... 40 kmpl

Jawa Motorcycles Forty Two vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa Motorcycles Forty Two Dual Channel - Halley's TealRoyal Enfield Thunderbird 350 ABS
Rating
366 reviews
403 reviews
Brand Name Jawa Motorcycles Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.76 Lakh Rs. To Be Announced
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark, Air cooled
Max Power 27.33 PS 20.07 PS @ 5250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Mileage (ARAI) ... 40 kmpl
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Analogue Digital
Insurance ... ...
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark, Air cooled
Engine Displacement
293 cc
346 cc
Max Power
27.33 PS
20.07 PS @ 5250 rpm
Max Torque
27.02 Nm
28 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs4
Bore
76 mm
70 mm
Stroke
65 mm
90 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
2
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Transistorized Coil Ignition
Compression Ratio
11:1
8.5:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (ARAI)
...
40 kmpl

Suspension-Front
...
Telescopic Forks
Chassis
...
Single Downtube, Using Engine As Stressed Member
Suspension-Rear
...
Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload

Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-18 Rear :-120/80-17
Front :-90/90-19 Rear :-120/80-18
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
...
20 psi

Seat height
765 mm
...
Length*Width*Height
...
2060*790*1205
Wheelbase
1369 mm
1350 mm
Length
...
2060 mm
Ground Clearance
...
135 mm
Height
...
1205 mm
Width
...
790 mm
Fuel Capacity
14 Liters
20 L
Kerb Weight
172 Kg
...
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Diameter
280 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
280 mm
240 mm

Additional Features
Twin Exhaust
...
LED tail lights
...
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
Bulb

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes, Tourer Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Trip Meter
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
...
Passenger Backrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Console
...
Analogue and Digital
Odometer
Digital
Analogue

Standard Warranty (Years)
...
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
...
10000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350

  • Features
  • Laidback riding stance
  • Handling
  • Silent exhaust note

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350

  • Weight makes the engine feel lethargic
  • No ABS
  • Suspension on the firmer side
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Jawa Motorcycles Forty Two Vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 Comparison FAQs

Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles Forty Two vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350?

For the Dual Channel - Halley's Teal version, 293 cc Petrol engine of Forty Two produces 27.33 PS of power and 27.02 Nm of torque. Whereas for the ABS version, 346 cc Petrol engine of Thunderbird 350 produces 20.07 PS @ 5250 rpm of power and 28 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Jawa Forty Two
  • Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350
  • Forty Two
    special features like none other  

    Precisely aiming for better commutes, the Jawa Forty Two is a perfect offer for all your dreamlist ventures. I have added this to my all purpose trips for easier, more fun and thrilling journeys ever. Available at just your budget range, it is my top recommendations to all the bike enthusiasts out there to go and grab this amazing two wheeler model. You will be surprised to know that this model is powered by a powerful engine and absolutely providing a very good mileage and good ground clearance too.

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    Anonymous 1 month ago
  • Forty Two
    4.2
    Jawa motorcycle 42 is 

    Jawa motorcycle 42 is the best motorcycle, It is even better than royal enfield.Royal enfield has not made any major refinement or improvement in its motorcycles.Jawa motorcycle is back in india after so long and has a radiator and a fan to cool the engine, Two silencers enhance its beauty and to maintain the efficiency of the engine, They have retained the legacy.Royal enfield people are still sleeping on their old legacy.Paid people from re are just posting fake feedback here and there on google and on other social platforms.They are actually going crazy and are launching new models incessantly.But now re is completely stuck what-to-do condition, It has fallen from all sides because harley, Triumph and jawa have given tough competition to them, Nowadays new feedback is being posted all around that spare parts are very expensive, Service is not available and re people are also pointing fingers at jawa's quality, Just look at your own ! have you ever noticed vibration in your bikes? royal enfield has been given tough competition by jawa and others.Now they have new dealerships, They may not have critical spare parts, But it doesn't mean that they can't do service, So pls don't believe on these fake and false feedbacks and posts.

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    PRADEEP (Verified User) 1 month ago
  • Forty Two
    Urban Cruiser, Forty Two Style. 

    Aride is More distant than Clearly a means of transportation with my Jawa Forty Two. The iconic Design showcases an City discoverer who isn't constrained by boundaries. This motorcycle is exercised for More distant than exclusively exchanging. It all comes down to conserving the Jawa line's disparate Trend and spirit of disquisition. The Forty Two's Classic Design and quick running make everyride a homage to Jawa's devotion to Classic goddess. It's not Clearly a bike. icing that every path is met with the spirit of adventure and Trend that the Forty Two is known for, it's a representation of a rider's love for Classic Design. no

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    Anonymous 2 months ago
  • Forty Two
    Great brand value 

    Its motor feels much more tractable and useful, and its fit and finishing standards are excellent. Its single cylinder liquid cooled engine produces amazing performance and fuel efficiency, and its brand value is great although the Jawa Forty Two provides a dual channel ABS system and a sleek, modern appearance, the build quality might be improved. It is a really easy bike to ride with a great 300cc engine and it has a 13.2 litre fuel tank, a six speed manual gearbox, and a mileage of around 33 kmpl.

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    Anonymous 2 months ago
  • Forty Two
    Jawa Forty Two Modern Design with Classic Soul. 

    The Jawa Forty Two creates imperishable riding beatitude by linking a traditional spirit with coincidental phraseology. I've a great affection for this model since it provides riders with a special emulsion of nostalgia and technology. The features that this model tries have cemented its position in my heart as a treasured option, signifying Jawa's fidelity to creating a lift that appeals to both traditional addicts and coincidental riders. further than exclusively a bike, the Forty Two becomes a trip accompaniment for cyclists appearing to witness several ages, making each lift a festivity of quaint fetish and ultramodern dynamism.

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    Anonymous 3 months ago
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  • Thunderbird 350
    2.6
    Suspension needs a lot of 

    Suspension needs a lot of improvement.The footrest has too much of engine vibrations, Makes it uncomfortable on long drive.

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    Sujit (Verified User) 6 months ago
  • Thunderbird 350
    4.2
    The suspension is not very 

    The suspension is not very smooth.Pick up and posture is good.Still i enjoy riding it after the change of the exhaust from stock to moto wings cone barrel.

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    Mamallan (Verified User) 7 months ago
  • Thunderbird 350
    This is not a bike it's a 

    This is not a bike it's a emotion for me.My bike was crazy love everything like parts design color everything.

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    Gaurav (Verified User) 8 months ago
  • Thunderbird 350
    60k experience mileage around 

    60k experience mileage around 26km service cost around 3500 engine work has done once single owner

    0
    Mithin (Verified User) 9 months ago
  • Thunderbird 350
    4.6
    I have bought my RE Thunderbird 

    I have bought my re thunderbird 350 in 2018.Bike road perfectly fine.And you can take your bike wherever you want.

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    Puneet (Verified User) 9 months ago
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