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JAWA 42 vs Yamaha R15 V4

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, JAWA 42 or Yamaha R15 V4? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 42 and R15 V4. JAWA 42 Price starts at Rs.1.73 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vega White Gloss Single Channel ABS and Yamaha R15 V4 Price starts at Rs.1.84 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Metallic Red. JAWA 42 is 1 cylinder, 294 cc Engine can generate 26.94 bhp power whereas Yamaha R15 V4 is a 1 cylinder, 155 cc Engine can generate 18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, 42 provides a mileage of 42 kmpl (base model), and R15 V4 has a mileage of 51.4 kmpl (base model). JAWA 42 is available in 14 colours & 28 variants whereas Yamaha R15 V4 is available in 1 colours & 3 variants.

42 vs R15 V4

Key HighlightsJAWA 42Yamaha R15 V4
PriceRs.1.73 LakhRs.1.84 Lakh
Engine Capacity294.72 cc155 cc
Power26.94 bhp18.1 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Mileage/Range42 kmpl51.4 kmpl
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JAWA 42 Vega White Gloss Single Channel ABS bike
Vega White Gloss Single Channel ABS
Rs. 1.73 Lakh
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Yamaha R15 V4 Metallic Red bike
Metallic Red
Rs. 1.84 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.94 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.07 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.9
4.3
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 Litres
11 Litres
Engine Displacement
294.72 cc
155 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Fixed
Fixed
Front Disc Size
280
282
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
23
29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
23
29
Front Wheel Size
18
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
30
33
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
33
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks
Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)
Rear Suspension
Twin Shock Absorber
Linked-Type MoNocross Suspension
Front Tyre Size
90/90 - 18
100/80-17

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
check

Warranty

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

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Double Cradle
Deltabox

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
294.72 cc
155 cc
Engine Type
Single cylinder 4 Stroke Liquid cooled DOHC
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke& SOHC& 4-valve
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
-
12 V, 4.0 Ah kwh
Battery Type
-
Maintenance Free
Top Speed
-
140 kmph
Bore x Stroke
76 mm x 65 mm
58 mm x 58.7 mm
Configuration
-
11.6 : 1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
Call/SMS Alerts
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
2
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
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Radial Tyres
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Single-channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
3
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2071 mm
1990 mm
Width
833 mm
725 mm
Height
1065 mm
1135 mm
Wheelbase
1369 mm
1325 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 Litres
11 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
-
1 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Sports Bike
Seat Height
788 mm
815 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
182 kg
141 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
  • 155cc engine offers fast & thrilling performance with reliability
  • Design & road appeal is still among the best
  • Fit & finish is very good for its price
  • Aggressive riding posture is helpful for learning track riding
  • Comes loaded with the latest features like USD suspension, TFT console
Cons
  • Engine snatches at low-end
  • Heating of the engine in city traffic
  • Quality is inconsistent
  • Top variant is pricey
  • Riding position is not meant for long-distance riding
  • Buzzes around engine mid-range performance
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Detailed Comparison of JAWA 42 and Yamaha R15 V4

Safety

42 comes loaded with Single-channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch. R15 V4 has Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

JAWA 42 has features like Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Yamaha R15 V4, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Low Oil Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

JAWA 42 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R15 V4 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

JAWA 42 has a 13.2 Litres fuel tank with 1065 mm seat height. Yamaha R15 V4 has 1135 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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JAWA 42 and Yamaha R15 V4 Owner Reviews

  • 42 Review
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    • RB
      Rituraj Bhuyan
      3 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
      3 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
      6 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
      6 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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    • JP
      Joseph Pachuau
      7 Month ago
      3.4
      Its pretty good, good engine performance, JAWA 42 is a very good cruiser bike.
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