Comparing the JAWA 42 J 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 J comes with a 334 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 29.17 PS and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 32 kmpl for the JAWA 42 J versus 23 km/l 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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| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 334 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 29.17 PS | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 29.62 Nm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 14L |
| Mileage | 32 kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 790 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 320 mm | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 41 mm | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | — | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| 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 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6–Speed | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
