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JAWA 42 vs Kawasaki KLX 230

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, JAWA 42 or Kawasaki KLX 230? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 42 and KLX 230. JAWA 42 Price starts at Rs.1.89 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Sirius White Matte and Kawasaki KLX 230 Price starts at Rs.1.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. JAWA 42 is 1 cylinder, 294 cc Engine can generate 26.94 bhp power whereas Kawasaki KLX 230 is a 1 cylinder, 233 cc Engine can generate 17.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, 42 provides a mileage of 42 kmpl (base model), and KLX 230 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). JAWA 42 is available in 14 colours & 28 variants whereas Kawasaki KLX 230 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

42 vs KLX 230

Key HighlightsJAWA 42Kawasaki KLX 230
PriceRs.1.89 LakhRs.1.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity294.72 cc233 cc
Power26.94 bhp17.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range42 kmplN/A km/charge
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JAWA 42 Sirius White Matte bike
JAWA 42
Sirius White Matte
Rs. 1.89 Lakh
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Kawasaki KLX 230 STD bike
Kawasaki KLX 230
STD
Rs. 1.99 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.12 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.23 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.9
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.2 Litres
    7.6 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    294.72 cc
    233 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel Abs
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Fixed
    Front Disc Size
    280
    240
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    23
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    23
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    18
    70/100-21
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    30
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    110/100-18
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Spoked
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic Forks
    Telescopic fork
    Rear Suspension
    Twin Shock Absorber
    Uni-Trak
    Front Tyre Size
    100/90 - 18
    70/100-21

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    check
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    check
    -
    Tachometer
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    LED headlight
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 24000 km
    -

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    -
    Frame Type
    Double Cradle
    Perimeter high-tensile steel

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    -
    Digital
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    check
    Engine Capacity
    294.72 cc
    233 cc
    Engine Type
    Single cylinder 4 Stroke Liquid cooled DOHC
    Air-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Bore x Stroke
    76 mm x 65 mm
    67 mm x 66 mm
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Single Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Air Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel injection
    Max Power
    26.94 bhp
    17.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm
    Max Torque
    26.84 Nm
    18.3 Nm @ 6400 rpm
    Mileage (Claimed)
    42 kmpl
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    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    check
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Low Oil Indicator
    Pillion Backrest
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    -
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    Console Type
    Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    check
    Radial Tyres
    -
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    Halogen Bulb
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Assist And Slipper Clutch
    -
    Traction Control System

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2071 mm
    2090 mm
    Width
    833 mm
    845 mm
    Height
    788 mm
    1150 mm
    Wheelbase
    1369 mm
    1370 mm
    Ground Clearance
    165 mm
    265 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.2 Litres
    7.6 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Dirt
    Seat Height
    788 mm
    880 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    184 kg
    139 kg

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Retro design is an eye candy to look
    • Comfortable riding position
    • Engine offers strong punch for fast performance
    • Latest features make it value for money
    Cons
    • Engine snatches at low-end
    • Heating of the engine in city traffic
    • Quality is inconsistent
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    Safety

    42 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . KLX 230 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    JAWA 42 has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Kawasaki KLX 230, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

    Transmission

    JAWA 42 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and KLX 230 comes with 6 Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    JAWA 42 has a 13.2 Litres fuel tank with 788 mm seat height. Kawasaki KLX 230 has 1150 mm seat height and 7.6 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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      • R
        Rishabh
        1 Month ago
        3.8
        Very good and comfortable bike with a great look—it even resembles a Harley! I love this bike, especially for long-distance travel. I highly recommend it to everyone.
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        Rituraj Bhuyan
        7 Month ago
        4.6
        The power and the torque was too good. The riding comfort, breaking efficiency and the control is remarkable. I always loved to ride the machine.
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        Sanatkumar
        7 Month ago
        3.8
        Good for short riders and performance is good, good looking retro design which attracts people on the road, overall good bike and average performance. Engine would have been better refine.
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        Soumyaranjan behera
        9 Month ago
        3.8
        The bike is extremely comfortable for long distance rides. jawa 42 2.o high speed bike top class bike so milege 30 family person problem this bike for emergency sell bike
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        Sohrat ali
        10 Month ago
        5.0
        Good bike comfortable bike nice look good service good images bikes service jawa bikes evilest bike good company bike nicely look I like jawa bike.
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