Comparing the BMW S 1000 R and the JAWA 42 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the BMW S 1000 R comes with a 999 cc unit compared to the JAWA 42's 294.7 cc, producing 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm and 27.3 PS respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16 kmpl for the BMW S 1000 R versus 33 kmpl for the JAWA 42. 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 | Oil/water cooling | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 294.7 cc |
| Engine Type | four-cylinder, four-stroke inline engine with four valves per cylinder | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 125 kW (170 hp) at 11,000 rpm | 27.3 PS |
| Torque | 114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm | 26.8 Nm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 16.5 L | 13.2 L |
| Mileage | 16 kmpl | 33 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 199 | 184 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 788 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc Front Brake Size 320 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston | Disc Front 280 mm, Caliper - Front 2 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring preload, rebound and compression stages adjustable | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc Rear Brake Size 220 mm Caliper - Rear 1 Piston | Disc Front 240 mm, Caliper - Rear 1Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Aluminium swing arm, full floater pro, compression and rebound damping adjustable, adjustable spring preload | Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 120/70 - ZR17 | Alloy/Spokes wheel - 90/90-18, 51P |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 - ZR17 | Alloy/Spokes Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy/Spokes |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V / 8 Ah | MF Battery |
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| Cluster | Fully digital display with speedometer, tachometer, ride data | — |
| Color Options | Blackstorm metallicLight whiteBluefire/Mugiallo Yellow | Vega WhiteVoyager RedAsteroid GreyOdyssey BlackNebula BlueCelestial Copper MatteOrion Red MatteSirius White MatteAll Star Black MatteCosmic Rock Dual ToneCelestial Copper Matte Dual ToneStarship Blue Dual ToneInfinity Black Matte Dual ToneCosmic Carbon Dual ToneIvory |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Standard | 2127000 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | Vega White Single Channel Spoke | 159431 Voyager Red Single Channel Spoke | 161275 Aestroid Grey Single Channel Spoke | 161275 Odysse Black Single Channel Spoke | 161275 Vega White Dual Channel Spoke | 168650 Asteroid Grey Dual channel ABS Spoke wheels | 170493 Odyssey Black Dual channel ABS Spoke wheels | 170493 Voyager Red Dual channel ABS Spoke wheels | 184942 Ivory | 184950 Sirius White Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 189142 Cosmic Rock Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels Dual Tone | 192942 Celestial Copper Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 195142 Nebula Blue Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 195142 Starship Blue Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels Dual Tone | 195142 Celestial Copper Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels Dual Tone | 195142 All Star Black Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 198142 Infinity Black Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels Dual Tone | 198142 Cosmic Carbon Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 198142 Orion Red Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 198142 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-Speed |










