Comparing the JAWA 42 and the SUZUKI GSX-8R side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 comes with a 294.7 cc unit compared to the SUZUKI GSX-8R's 776 cc, producing 27.3 PS and 81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 33 kmpl for the JAWA 42 versus 23.8 kmpl for the SUZUKI GSX-8R. 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 Cooling |
| Displacement | 294.7 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 27.3 PS | 81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 26.8 Nm | 78 Nm @ 6800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 33 kmpl | 23.8 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 788 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc Front 280 mm, Caliper - Front 2 Piston | Disc 310 mm Caliper - Front 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Brake | Disc Front 240 mm, Caliper - Rear 1Piston | Disc Caliper - Rear 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Alloy/Spokes wheel - 90/90-18, 51P | 120/70ZR17M/C |
| Rear Tyre | Alloy/Spokes Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P | 180/55ZR17M/C |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/Spokes | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | — |
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| 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 | Metallic Matt BlackMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Triton 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 | STD | 988551 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Self Start |
| Transmission | 6-Speed | 6 Speed Manual |
