Comparing the JAWA 42 J 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 J comes with a 334 cc unit compared to the TRIUMPH TIGER 1200 GT EXPLORER's 1160 cc, producing 29.17 PS and 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 32 kmpl for the JAWA 42 J 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 | 334 cc | 1160 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 12 valve, DOHC, inline 3-cylinder |
| Power | 29.17 PS | 150PS / 148bhp (110.4kW) @ 9,000rpm |
| Torque | 29.62 Nm | 130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 20 L |
| Mileage | 32 kmpl | 18.8 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 246 (90% fuel - mass in running order) |
| Seat Height | 790 | Adjustable 850/870 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual-Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 320 mm | 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 41 mm | Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 200mm travel. |
| Rear Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm | Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS, single 282mm disc. Rear master cylinder with remote reservoir. |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load | 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 | 100/90-18, 56H | Metzeler Tourance, 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL) |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | Metzeler Tourance, 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL) |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | 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 | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte | Snowdonia White |
| 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 | GT EXPLORER | 2089000 RALLY EXPLORER | 2229000 RALLY PRO | 2079000 GT PRO | 1939000 |
| Starter | Self Start | Self Start only |
| Transmission | 6–Speed | 6 speed |








