Comparing the JAWA 42 and the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER 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 TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER's 1160 cc, producing 27.3 PS and 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 33 kmpl for the JAWA 42 versus 18.8 kmpl for the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER. 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 | 1160 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Power | 27.3 PS | 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm |
| Torque | 26.8 Nm | 130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 L | 20 L |
| Mileage | 33 kmpl | 18.8 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 246 (90% fuel - mass in running order) |
| Seat Height | 788 | Adjustable 850/870 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual-Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc Front 280 mm, Caliper - Front 2 Piston | Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, OC-ABS, twin 320mm floating discs. Magura HC1 span adjustable radial master cylinder with separate reservoir. |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 200mm travel. |
| Rear Brake | Disc Front 240 mm, Caliper - Rear 1Piston | Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS, single 282mm disc. Rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload | 200mm wheel travel Showa semi-active damping monoshock, with automatic electronic preload adjustment and New Active Preload Reduction feature. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Alloy/Spokes wheel - 90/90-18, 51P | Metzeler Tourance, 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL) |
| Rear Tyre | Alloy/Spokes Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P | Metzeler Tourance, 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/Spokes | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | DRLs 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 | Snowdonia White |
| 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 | GT EXPLORER | 2089000 RALLY EXPLORER | 2229000 RALLY PRO | 2079000 GT PRO | 1939000 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Self Start only |
| Transmission | 6-Speed | 6 speed |








