Comparing the BMW R 1300 GS and the JAWA 42 J side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BMW R 1300 GS comes with a 1,300 cc unit compared to the JAWA 42 J's 334 cc, producing 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm and 29.17 PS respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 kmpl for the BMW R 1300 GS versus 32 kmpl for the JAWA 42 J. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air and liquid-cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 1,300 cc | 334 cc |
| Engine Type | Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 145.48 bhp @ 7750 rpm | 29.17 PS |
| Torque | 149 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 29.62 Nm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 12 L |
| Mileage | 20.83 kmpl | 32 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 237 | 184 |
| Seat Height | 850 | 790 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Twin disc brake, semi-floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston radial brake caliper | Disc With Floating Caliper 320 mm |
| Front Suspension | Central Shock Absorber | Telescopic Forks, Ø 41 mm |
| Rear Brake | Single disc brake, diameter 285 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Single-sided Swingarm | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - R19 | 100/90-18, 56H |
| Rear Tyre | 170/60 - R17 | 140/70-17, 66H |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tube |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 10 Ah | MF Battery |
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| Cluster | Digital | — |
| Color Options | Light whiteBlack Storm MetallicRacing Blue MetallicAurelius Green Metallic | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Triple Black | 2200000 Trophy | 2225000 Option 719 Tramuntana | 2425000 | Dual Channel Aurora Green Matte Spoke | 193725 Dual Channel Aurora Green Matte | 194950 Dual Channel Cosmo Blue Matte | 198334 Dual Channel Mystique Copper | 198334 Dual Channel Deep Black Matte Red Clad | 204950 Dual Channel Deep Black Matte Black Clad | 204950 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6–Speed |











