Comparing the JAWA 42 and the Royal Enfield 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 Himalayan is priced at ₹298,000. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 comes with a 294.7 cc unit compared to the Royal Enfield Himalayan's 452 cc, producing 27.3 PS and 40.02 PS (29.44 KW) @ 8000 RPM respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 33 kmpl for the JAWA 42 versus 30 Kmpl for the Royal Enfield 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 | 452 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, DOHC, FI |
| Power | 27.3 PS | 40.02 PS (29.44 KW) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 26.8 Nm | 40 NM @ 5500 RPM |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 L | 17.0 L |
| Mileage | 33 kmpl | 30 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 196 |
| Seat Height | 788 | Standard -825 mm Adjustable to 845 mm, Low-805 mm adjustable to 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 | Upside down fork, 43 mm |
| 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 | Linkage type mono-shock |
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 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubed |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/Spokes | Spoke Rims |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED Headlamp |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | 12 V, 8 AH |
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| Cluster | — | 4 Inch round TFT display, Supports Map Navigation |
| 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 BlackKamet WhiteSlate Poppy BlueSlate Himalayan SaltKaza Brown |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic 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 | Kaza Brown | 308029 Slate Himalayan Salt | 312353 Slate Poppy Blue | 312353 Kamet White | 316678 Hanle Black | 322081 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-Speed | 6 Speed Manuel |











