Comparing the JAWA 42 J 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 J is available at a price on request, while the Royal Enfield Himalayan is priced at ₹298,000. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 J comes with a 334 cc unit compared to the Royal Enfield Himalayan's 452 cc, producing 29.17 PS and 40.02 PS (29.44 KW) @ 8000 RPM respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 32 kmpl for the JAWA 42 J 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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| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 334 cc | 452 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, DOHC, FI |
| Power | 29.17 PS | 40.02 PS (29.44 KW) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 29.62 Nm | 40 NM @ 5500 RPM |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 17.0 L |
| Mileage | 32 kmpl | 30 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 196 |
| Seat Height | 790 | 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 With Floating Caliper 320 mm | Hydraulic disc brake, 320mm ventilated disc, double piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 41 mm | Upside down fork, 43 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm | Hydraulic disc brake, 270mm ventilated disc, single piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load | Linkage type mono-shock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 140/80 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Tubed |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | 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 | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte | Hanle BlackKamet WhiteSlate Poppy BlueSlate Himalayan SaltKaza Brown |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic 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 | Kaza Brown | 308029 Slate Himalayan Salt | 312353 Slate Poppy Blue | 312353 Kamet White | 316678 Hanle Black | 322081 |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6–Speed | 6 Speed Manuel |











