Comparing the JAWA 42 and the Royal Enfield 2025 Himalayan side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the JAWA 42 is available at a price on request, while the Royal Enfield 2025 Himalayan is priced at ₹285,000. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 comes with a 294.7 cc unit compared to the Royal Enfield 2025 Himalayan's 452cc, producing 27.3 PS and 39.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 33 kmpl for the JAWA 42 versus 30 Kmpl for the Royal Enfield 2025 Himalayan. 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 | Liquid Cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 294.7 cc | 452cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Power | 27.3 PS | 39.5 hp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 26.8 Nm | 40 Nm @ 5,500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 L | 17 liters |
| Mileage | 33 kmpl | 30 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 198 |
| Seat Height | 788 | 825 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS, Switchable |
| Front Brake | Disc Front 280 mm, Caliper - Front 2 Piston | Hydraulic disc brake, 320mm ventilated disc, double piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | 43 mm Showa USD forks, 200 mm travel |
| Rear Brake | Disc Front 240 mm, Caliper - Rear 1Piston | Hydraulic disc brake, 270mm ventilated disc, single piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload | Showa monoshock, 200 mm travel |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Alloy/Spokes wheel - 90/90-18, 51P | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | Alloy/Spokes Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P | 140/80-17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tube-type |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/Spokes | Spoke |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | 12V, H4-60/55W |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | 12V, 8 AH MF |
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| Cluster | — | 4.5-inch full-color TFT screen |
| Color Options | 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 | Hanle BlackMana BlackKamet WhiteKaza BrownSlate Himalayan SaltSlate Poppy Blue |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | 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 | Base | 305736 Pass | 310028 Kamet White | 314319 Hanle Black | 319682 Mana Black Edition | 337036 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-Speed | 6 Speed Manual |











