Comparing the JAWA 42 J and the Aprilia RS 457 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 J comes with a 334 cc unit compared to the Aprilia RS 457's 457 cc, producing 29.17 PS and 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 32 kmpl for the JAWA 42 J versus 30 kmpl for the Aprilia RS 457. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 334 cc | 457 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 2 parallel forward-facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Power | 29.17 PS | 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm |
| Torque | 29.62 Nm | 43.5 Nm at 6,700 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 13L |
| Mileage | 32 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 175 |
| Seat Height | 790 | 800 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 320 mm | Disc 320 mm 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 41 mm | 41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel |
| Rear Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm | Disc 220 mm 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 110/70 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 150/60 - 17 |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | 12v MF |
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| Color Options | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte | Racing StripesPrismatic DarkOpalescent LightGP ReplicaCoral Snake blueArsenic yellow |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Fuel injection |
| Price Variants | Dual Channel Aurora Green Matte Spoke | 193725 Dual Channel Aurora Green Matte | 194950 Dual Channel Cosmo Blue Matte | 198334 Dual Channel Mystique Copper | 198334 Dual Channel Deep Black Matte Red Clad | 204950 Dual Channel Deep Black Matte Black Clad | 204950 | STD | 422229 GP Replica | 437228 |
| Starter | Self Start | Self start |
| Transmission | 6–Speed | 6-speed manual |











