Jawa 42 vs Triumph Bonneville T120

Last Updated: September 14, 2026

Jawa 42 price starts at Rs. 1.86 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.31 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Triumph Bonneville T120, priced at Rs. 12.17 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 42 offers a claimed 33 kmpl, while the Bonneville T120 delivers 21.27 kmpl. On the performance front, the 42 uses a 294.72cc engine producing 27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Bonneville T120 a 1200cc engine producing 80 PS @ 6550 rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 and Bonneville T120, the 42 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Bonneville T120 stands out for performance.

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42 vs Bonneville T120 Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42Triumph Bonneville T120
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.86 LakhRs. 12.17 Lakh
Mileage 33 kmpl21.27 kmpl
Engine 294.72 cc1200 cc
Max power 27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm80 PS @ 6550 rpm
Kerb weight 175 Kg236 Kg

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Basic Info Jawa 42 All Stars IvoryTriumph Bonneville T120 STD
Rating
87 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Jawa Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.86 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.17 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Max Power 27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm 80 PS @ 6550 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Colors
Triumph Bonneville T120 Colors
Braking Type Anti-lock Braking System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-457.2 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. 5,357 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 33,321 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,817 42 Insurance Rs. 35,573 Bonneville T120 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
130 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Engine Displacement
294.72 cc
1200 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
27.2 PS @ 7500 rpm
80 PS @ 6550 rpm
Max Torque
26.3 Nm @ 5800 rpm
105 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Bore
76 mm
97.6 mm
Stroke
65 mm
80 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
10.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Anti-lock Braking System
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
33 kmpl
21.27 kmpl

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm
Ø41mm cartridge forks
Suspension-Rear
Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled
Twin RSU’s, with pre-load adjustment

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

Dry Weight
Not Available
217 kg
Seat height
795 mm
790 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.8 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2071*833*1065 mm3
2170*780*1100 mm3
Wheelbase
1369 mm
1450 mm
Length
2071 mm
2170 mm
Ground Clearance
173 mm
Not Available
Height
1065 mm
1100 mm
Width
833 mm
780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
175 Kg
236 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
255 mm

Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
Not Available
No

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Double Cradle
Tubular steel, with twin cradles
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Road
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
System - Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, Exhaust - Chromed 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin chrome silencers, Swingarm - Twin sided fabrication, Rake - 25.5º, Trail - 105.2 mm
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Not Available
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
1000 Kms/30 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
6000 Kms/180 Days
Not Available
3rd Service
12000 Kms/365 Days
Not Available
4th Service
18000 Kms
Not Available
Air Filter Service Cost
No
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
No

Vehicle Warranty
4 Years or 50,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
Not Available

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Jawa Motorcycles 42 Vs Triumph Bonneville T120 FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Triumph Bonneville T120?
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 Triumph Bonneville T120 is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Triumph Bonneville T120?
The Jawa 42 is cheaper than Triumph Bonneville T120 by ₹10.31 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 vs Triumph Bonneville T120?
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 STD version, 1200 cc Petrol engine of Bonneville T120 produces 80 PS @ 6550 rpm of power and 105 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 has better performance.

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