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JAWA 42 vs Royal Enfield Classic 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, JAWA 42 or Royal Enfield Classic 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 42 and Classic 650. JAWA 42 Price starts at Rs.1.89 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Sirius White Matte and Royal Enfield Classic 650 Price starts at Rs.3.37 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Red and Blue Hotrod . JAWA 42 is 1 cylinder, 294 cc Engine can generate 26.94 bhp power whereas Royal Enfield Classic 650 is a 2 cylinder, 647 cc Engine can generate 46.3bhp @ 7250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, 42 provides a mileage of 42 kmpl (base model), and Classic 650 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). JAWA 42 is available in 14 colours & 28 variants whereas Royal Enfield Classic 650 is available in 2 colours & 3 variants.

42 vs Classic 650

Key HighlightsJAWA 42Royal Enfield Classic 650
PriceRs.1.89 LakhRs.3.37 Lakh
Engine Capacity294.72 cc647.95 cc
Power26.94 bhp46.3bhp @ 7250 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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Royal Enfield Classic 650 Red and Blue Hotrod bike
Royal Enfield Classic 650
Red and Blue Hotrod
Rs. 3.37 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    2.12 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    3.80 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.9
    3.8
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.2 Litres
    14.8 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    294.72 cc
    647.95 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
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    23
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    23
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    18
    100/90-19
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    30
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    28
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    140/70 R18
    Wheel Type
    Spoke
    Spoke
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic Forks
    Telescopic Fork
    Rear Suspension
    Twin Shock Absorber
    Twin Shock
    Front Tyre Size
    100/90 - 18
    100/90-19

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    -
    LED headlight
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 24000 km
    3 Years or 40000 kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Double Cradle
    Steel Tubular Spine Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    -
    Digital spark ignition
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    check
    Engine Capacity
    294.72 cc
    647.95 cc
    Engine Type
    Single cylinder 4 Stroke Liquid cooled DOHC
    Inline twin cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    -
    157 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    76 mm x 65 mm
    78 mm x 67.8 mm
    Configuration
    Single Cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    -
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    26.94 bhp
    46.3bhp @ 7250 rpm
    Max Torque
    26.84 Nm
    52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

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

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2071 mm
    2318 mm
    Width
    833 mm
    892 mm
    Height
    788 mm
    1137 mm
    Wheelbase
    1369 mm
    1475 mm
    Ground Clearance
    165 mm
    154 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.2 Litres
    14.8 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Cruiser
    Seat Height
    788 mm
    800 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    184 kg
    243 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    -
    check

    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
    • The familiar retro design will appeal to customers.
    • The twin pea-shooter exhaust pipes give the bike a more ‘complete’ look.
    • The Vallam Red paint scheme, along with oodles of chrome looks and feels premium.
    • The 648cc engine comes with the same linear acceleration, precise fueling and widespread torque.
    • It gets a removable rear seat.
    Cons
    • Engine snatches at low-end
    • Heating of the engine in city traffic
    • Quality is inconsistent
    • Not many connectivity features on offer.
    • Sharing its sub-frame with the Shotgun 650, the ride quality is likely to be on the stiffer side.
    • The 243kg kerb weight makes it the heaviest RE motorcycle yet.
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    Safety

    42 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Classic 650 has Pass Light, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    JAWA 42 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Royal Enfield Classic 650, on the other hand, has Geo Fencing, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

    JAWA 42 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Classic 650 comes with 6 Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    JAWA 42 has a 13.2 Litres fuel tank with 788 mm seat height. Royal Enfield Classic 650 has 1137 mm seat height and 14.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    JAWA 42 and Royal Enfield Classic 650 Owner Reviews

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      • R
        Rishabh
        05 Jul 2025
        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
        6 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
        6 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
        8 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
        8 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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