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JAWA 42 vs Kawasaki KLX 230RS

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, JAWA 42 or Kawasaki KLX 230RS? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 42 and KLX 230RS. JAWA 42 Price starts at Rs.1.89 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Sirius White Matte and Kawasaki KLX 230RS Price starts at Rs.1.94 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. JAWA 42 is 1 cylinder, 294 cc Engine can generate 26.94 bhp power whereas Kawasaki KLX 230RS is a 1 cylinder, 233 cc Engine can generate 19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, 42 provides a mileage of 42 kmpl (base model), and KLX 230RS has a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model). JAWA 42 is available in 14 colours & 28 variants whereas Kawasaki KLX 230RS is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

42 vs KLX 230RS

Key HighlightsJAWA 42Kawasaki KLX 230RS
PriceRs.1.89 LakhRs.1.94 Lakh
Engine Capacity294.72 cc233 cc
Power26.94 bhp19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range42 kmpl14 kmpl
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JAWA 42 Sirius White Matte bike
Sirius White Matte
Rs. 1.89 Lakh
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Kawasaki KLX 230RS STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.94 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.12 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.18 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.9
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 Litres
6.6 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
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
280
213
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
23
26
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
23
26
Front Wheel Size
18
21
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
30
33
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
33
Rear Wheel Size
17
18
Wheel Type
Spoke
Spoke
Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks
Telescopifor22mm
Rear Suspension
Twin Shock Absorber
New Uni Trak Swingarm / 223 mm
Front Tyre Size
100/90 - 18
80/100 - 21 51M

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
LED headlight

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 24000 km
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Double Cradle
Tubular& semi-double cradle

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
294.72 cc
233 cc
Engine Type
Single cylinder 4 Stroke Liquid cooled DOHC
4-stroke single& SOHC& air-cooled
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Top Speed
-
77 kmph
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
19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
26.84 Nm
20.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Mileage (Claimed)
42 kmpl
14 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
Call/SMS Alerts
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
Riding Modes
Service Reminder Indicator
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
Hazard Warning Switch
check
Radial Tyres
Side Stand Alarm
check
Pass Light
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
check
Power Modes
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2071 mm
2035 mm
Width
833 mm
840 mm
Height
788 mm
1175 mm
Wheelbase
1369 mm
1350 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
275 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 Litres
6.6 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
1.3 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Off Road
Seat Height
788 mm
900 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
184 kg
115 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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Detailed Comparison of JAWA 42 and Kawasaki KLX 230RS

Safety

42 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . KLX 230RS has 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 230RS, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

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

Dimensions

JAWA 42 has a 13.2 Litres fuel tank with 788 mm seat height. Kawasaki KLX 230RS has 1175 mm seat height and 6.6 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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JAWA 42 and Kawasaki KLX 230RS Owner Reviews

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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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