Jawa 42 User Reviews

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Idrees
Idrees
wrote on 22 Oct 2022
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Newbie

Bought jawa 42 2.1 a month

Bought jawa 42 2.1 a month ago and just gave it for the first service so just sharing my overall experience.The bike had some issues throttle issues as well as the engine cutoff issue, But it got fixed by the service centre by replacing some sensors for free.Overall jawa is a really great bike, The riding position is great and the look will make people ask you what bike it is.I have the all-star black variant.It is very necessary to get a backrest for the bike or it becomes very uncomfortable for the pillion rider to sit for a few mins also.The power and torque is great and i was easily able to touch 80-90.I haven't actually calculated mileage but i guess i'm getting somewhere between 28-30.A few things i didn't like is its very heavy so in steep cliffs or roads, It's very hard to pull it back.The first service cost approx 2k which is very costly for a free service.Accessories are a bit pricy in the showroom and it's hard to find in local shops.

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Anonymous
Anonymous
wrote on 30 Jan 2026
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Java is a pickup King.

Jawa is a superb bike with excellent pickup. When you throttle, the sound is good and decent—louder than1normal but not too loud for the silencer. It is not made for triple riding; two people are comfortable, but1riding with three affects the shock absorbers. The cost of the bike is around ₹2.5 lakh with accessories,1which include a double seat with a back support and a leg guard.The bike’s servicing cost is slightly high,1and overall maintenance is expensive. The engine heats up after a high-speed ride, and the mileage is not very1good—it gives around 18–25 kmpl because the engine is heavy and the pickup is very strong. The seat height is slightly lower than1other bikes, which makes it more comfortable. The handlebar is broad and impressive. It also comes with a1digital odometer with a clock.

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Darshan
Darshan
wrote on 24 Dec 2023
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Newbie Owned

I have purchased Jawa 42.1

3.4

I have purchased jawa 42.1 recently having new dual tone cooper brown colour the bike is really good in performance however there are majorly two things which 1 engine heat2 mileagethough the engine has liquid coolant system to control heating ( which is necessary) however, The exhaust of coolant fan heat directly flow towards legs further, My driving is quiet decent ( not so much aggressive) though my average is approximately 20-25 kmpl in city30 kmpl at highwayor else if regarding the maintenance cost it will be approximately 2000-2500 rs per 6000km.It is high no doubt but with compare to royal field & other 300-350 cc bike it’s common as per my opinion.The bike is really good one can buy.Easy to handle, Easy to ride.Not so common like rehaving dual abs is also plus point.

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user
User
wrote on 21 Jan 2023
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Newbie Owned

I am currently using this

3.0

I am currently using this bike it is very good for everyday commute but i feel like hawa did not give the features it have to give but gave some useless features like bike’s ignition wont work if the bike is on stand and also if we raise the accelerator fast bike will also stop not just that we don’t even have a digital meter also the speedometer is in reverse for some time it is difficulty to look and control speed of the bike if the police are ahead also the petrol indication is very difficult understand as it starts from 3/4 and ends at 1/4 there is no use for 0 and full expect for the these features bike is really good for commuting and it works very good no problem till now has been using since 4 months and completed over 800 km

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vishal
Vishal
wrote on 19 Feb 2026
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Newbie

Absolutely Real Classic Legends

I love this bike for various reasons and some of them are handling, braking and on road presence.

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Anonymous
Anonymous
wrote on 9 Feb 2026
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Mileage giver

I do have this bike from 2019, till now I did not get any major problem for the bike and mileage I get is 30 to 32kmpl.

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gt gaming
Gt gaming
wrote on 8 Feb 2026
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Legend

obviously better than bullet and literally what a look amazing and you should buy this it has dual exhaust and amazing controlling and speed, maximum speed is approx 130 km/hr but also maintenance is very expensive every part is very expensive service cost is also high but looks makes it worth to buy.

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Anonymous
Anonymous
wrote on 7 Feb 2026
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Good Bike but lack of service network

Jawa is actually better than classic 350 but the service network is worst. A bike is not only about how it1rides it’s also about how you maintain your bike, but the worst part there is no proper service network in1our entire district, and i am facing so many problems regarding this and now i regret about my decision of1buying one. If I can’t fix my bike then what’s the point of being better than competition

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Idrees
Idrees
wrote on 22 Oct 2022
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Legend

Bought jawa 42 2.1 a month

Bought jawa 42 2.1 a month ago and just gave it for the first service so just sharing my overall experience.The bike had some issues throttle issues as well as the engine cutoff issue, But it got fixed by the service centre by replacing some sensors for free.Overall jawa is a really great bike, The riding position is great and the look will make people ask you what bike it is.I have the all-star black variant.It is very necessary to get a backrest for the bike or it becomes very uncomfortable for the pillion rider to sit for a few mins also.The power and torque is great and i was easily able to touch 80-90.I haven't actually calculated mileage but i guess i'm getting somewhere between 28-30.A few things i didn't like is its very heavy so in steep cliffs or roads, It's very hard to pull it back.The first service cost approx 2k which is very costly for a free service.Accessories are a bit pricy in the showroom and it's hard to find in local shops.

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Anand
Anand
wrote on 26 Apr 2024
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Newbie

Nce bike and road grip nce.

Nce bike and road grip nce.And for single rider this will best bike.But engine heat is horrible if we ride for only 2km, Engine heats too much, Ground clearance for single rider okay, But not double rides.It touch road and speed bikers.It's my personal opinion and if anyone hurts sorry don't mind.

Anand's 42 gives mileage of 33 kmpl
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RAJIB
RAJIB
wrote on 13 Jan 2024
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Rookie

Service center

Service center say bol rahahai werrenty nahi hoga ku nahi hoga muja bata do.Mai agar 2.5 lack sa bik la sakta hu to 21000 thousend sa bike k engin vi karsakta hu.3rd class bike 23000km par mara bike engin problem ho gaya.

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DANISH
DANISH
wrote on 26 Nov 2022
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Rookie

Poor services

I had purchased jawa 42 from at hazaribagh jharkhand from road warriors showroom.I am getting very poor services, Showroom doesn’t keep parts available as well as get mechanic unavailable.

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Best User Experiences with 42

Darshan
Darshan
wrote on 24 Dec 2023
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Newbie Owned

I have purchased Jawa 42.1

3.4

I have purchased jawa 42.1 recently having new dual tone cooper brown colour the bike is really good in performance however there are majorly two things which 1 engine heat2 mileagethough the engine has liquid coolant system to control heating ( which is necessary) however, The exhaust of coolant fan heat directly flow towards legs further, My driving is quiet decent ( not so much aggressive) though my average is approximately 20-25 kmpl in city30 kmpl at highwayor else if regarding the maintenance cost it will be approximately 2000-2500 rs per 6000km.It is high no doubt but with compare to royal field & other 300-350 cc bike it’s common as per my opinion.The bike is really good one can buy.Easy to handle, Easy to ride.Not so common like rehaving dual abs is also plus point.

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Ramananda
Ramananda
wrote on 22 Oct 2022
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Newbie

I am driving a jawa 42 2.1

I am driving a jawa 42 2.1 black in colour i buy in september so in my opinion driving experience is good to me, Mileage still now i don't check but its good i think, Pick has so powerful i love it, Engine performance is also good and its been like one and half month i drive 2000km something, About a service cost still now am in free servicecing so i only paid for engine oil, That's all thank you jawa ✌️.

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Emmanuel
Emmanuel
wrote on 29 Oct 2023
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Newbie

General overview

As of my last knowledge update in january 2022, The jawa 42 was a popular model from the jawa motorcycle company, Which is known for its classic and retro-style motorcycles.The jawa 42 is essentially a modern take on the classic jawa design with some unique features.Here's a general overview of the jawa 42 based on available reviews up to that point: engine, Ride comfortable, Handling.

Emmanuel's 42 gives mileage of 30 kmpl
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Aman
Aman
wrote on 4 Jul 2023
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Newbie Owned

This bike is best for long

4.2

This bike is best for long distance travel and for cruising.Very quick pickup speed, Royal look, Comfortable sitting, Automated cooling system engine double silencer are some of the perks in this bike in starting it give low mileage but gradually it gives about 25-40kmpl.

Aman's 42 gives mileage of 25 kmpl
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