Comparing the JAWA 42 J and the Hero Splendor Plus side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the JAWA 42 J is available at a price on request, while the Hero Splendor Plus is priced at ₹74,931. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 J comes with a 334 cc unit compared to the Hero Splendor Plus's 97.2 cc, producing 29.17 PS and 5.9 kW @ 8000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 32 kmpl for the JAWA 42 J versus 70 Kmpl for the Hero Splendor Plus. 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 | Air Cooled |
| Displacement | 334 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC |
| Power | 29.17 PS | 5.9 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 29.62 Nm | 8.05 N-m @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 9.8 Litre |
| Mileage | 32 kmpl | 70 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 112 |
| Seat Height | 790 | 785 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | No |
| Front Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 320 mm | Drum (130 mm) |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 41 mm | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Rear Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm | Drum (130 mm) |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load | Swingarm with 5-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 80/100-18 M/C 47P |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 80/100-18 M/C 54P |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | 12V 35 / 35W Halogen Bulb MFR |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | MF Battery, 12V - 3Ah |
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| Cluster | — | Analogue Instrument Cluster |
| Color Options | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte | Black & Sports RedBlack & BlueBlack & Heavy GreyBlack Red PurpleForce Silver |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Programmed 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 | 77557 |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric Start |
| Transmission | 6–Speed | 4 - Speed Constant Mesh |











