JAWA Forty Two vs Benelli 502 C

Straight Blue( Matte) Single Channel ABS bike

JAWA Forty Two

Straight Blue( Matte) Single Channel ABS

₹ 1.67 Lakh

vs
Red bike

Benelli 502 C

Red

₹ 5.59 Lakh

vs
New Drum bike

Hero Super Splendor

New Drum

₹ 77,918

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Specifications Overview

Variant Name Straight Blue( Matte) Single Channel ABS Red New Drum
On Road Price ₹ 1.88 Lakh ₹ 6.33 Lakh ₹ 87,502
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Body Type Cruiser Bikes Sports Naked Bikes Commuter Bikes
Mileage(ARAI) -20 kmpl 75 kmpl
User Rating 3.7 4.6 4.1
Transmission Type Manual Manual Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 Litres 21 L 12 Litres
Engine Displacement 293 cc 500 cc 124.7 cc

Body & Suspension

Colours
Forty Two colours

502 C colours

Super Splendor colours
ImagesJAWA Forty Two  Front Profile imageJAWA Forty Two  Front Profile imageJAWA Forty Two  Front Profile image
Forty Two images
Benelli 502 C  Front Profile imageBenelli 502 C  Rear Side Profile imageBenelli 502 C  Headlight image
502 C images
Hero Super Splendor  Front Side Profile imageHero Super Splendor  Front Profile imageHero Super Splendor  Front Profile image
Super Splendor images
Body Type Cruiser BikesSports Naked BikesCommuter Bikes
Suspension - Front Telescopic Hydraulic ForkUpside down telescopic fork, ø41mm Outer TubeTelescopic Forks
Suspension - Rear Gas Canister - Twin shock hydraulicTelescopic coil spring oil damped, 50 mmHydraulic Shock Absorbers
Frame Type --Double Cradle

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC2 cylinders in line, 4 strokes, liquid cooling, 4 valves per cylinderAir cooled& 4-stroke& Single cylinder& OHC
Max Power 27.33 PS47.5 PS @ 8500 rpm10.8 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque 27.02 Nm46 Nm @ 6000 rpm10.6 Nm @ 6000rpm
Engine Capacity 293 cc500 cc124.7 cc
No. of Cylinders 121
No. of valves per cylinder 442
Bore x Stroke 76 mm/65 mm69x66.8 mm52.4 x 57.8 mm
Cooling type Liquid CooledLiquid coolingAir Cooled
Type ManualManualManual
Number of Gears 6 Speed6 Speed5 Speed
Fuelling Fuel InjectionFuel InjectionFuel Injection
Configuration -2 cylinders in line, 4 strokes, liquid cooling, 4 valves per cylinderSingle Cylinder
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Comfort & Convenience

Console Type Analogue and DigitalDigitalAnalogue
Distance to Empty Indicator --No
Engine Kill Switch --No
Handle Type --Single bar
Luggage Space --No
Odometer DigitalDigitalAnalogue
Speedometer AnalogueDigitalAnalogue
Seat Style --Single Seat
Shutter Lock --No
Side Stand Indicator --Yes
Tachometer -DigitalAnalogue
Start Type Self Start OnlySelf Start OnlyKick & Self Start
Fuel level guage -yesAnalogue
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Safety

ABS - Anti-lock braking system Single ChannelDual ChannelNo
Brake Assist --No
Power Modes --No
Slipper Clutch --No
Traction Control System --No
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Performance & Drivetrain

Mileage (Claimed) -20 kmpl75 kmpl
Max Speed -175 Kmph90 Kmph

Dimensions & Capacity

Length -2240 mm2042 mm
Width -950 mm740 mm
Height -1140 mm1102 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight 172 kg216 kg122 Kg
Wheelbase 1369 mm1600 mm1273 mm
Seat Height 765 mm750 mm799 mm
Ground Clearance -170 mm180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 Litres21 L12 Litres
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Wheels, Tyre & Brakes

Front Disc/Drum Size Disc-130 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size Drum-130 mm
Front Type --Drum
Rear Type --Drum
Front Tyre Size 90/90-18120/70 ZR1780/100 R18
Rear Tyre Size 120/80-17160/60 ZR1790/90 R18
Tyre Size Spare --No
Tubeless Tyres Tube--
Wheel Type SpokeAlloyAlloy Wheels
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Electricals

Battery Capacity -2.688 kwh0.048 kwh
Battery Type --Maintenance Free

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display) --No

Charging

Charging Socket --No

Others

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Extra convenience offered
  • Fit and finish levels have improved
  • Motor feels a lot more tractable and usable
  • After sale service is good
  • Good mileage
  • Parts are easily available
Cons
  • Clunky gear shifts
  • Lacks modern features
  • Slightly unnatural riding posture
  • Average build quality
  • Average looks
  • Engine is not realiable

Detailed Comparison of Forty Two and 502 C

Transmission

JAWA Forty Two comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and 502 C comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

JAWA Forty Two has a 14 Litres. Benelli 502 C has 1140 mm seat height and 21 L fuel tank capacity.

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JAWA Forty Two and Benelli 502 C and Hero Super Splendor Owner Reviews

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  • SD
    Sree Dharshan   (Verified)
    14 May 2023
    Review for JAWA Forty Two
    5
    Very good bike no complaints very much reliable a comfortable bike my opinion is that more of these bikes should reach the customers.
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    Sudhir kumar   (Verified)
    04 May 2023
    Review for JAWA Forty Two

    JAWA

    3.7
    Iconic design with a flat seat. Fuel tank which gives unique appeal. Motor feels a lot more tractable and usable. But lacks modern features
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    Shivam   (Verified)
    1 Month ago
    Review for JAWA Forty Two

    3.7
    Incredibly light on feet, which is great for dodging potholes and slicing through traffic. Braking performance is predictable and not too overpowering. Alloy wheels provide extra convience.
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  • BS
    B. Srininvas   (Verified)
    2 Months ago
    Review for JAWA Forty Two

    4
    Suspension easily handle bad or even non-existent roads. Ultimate motorcycling experience with dreamy handling, smooth acceleration, and tight braking. Pure joy ride on the road - and off.
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    Kannan   (Verified)
    2 Months ago
    Review for JAWA Forty Two

    4
    Graceful curves with an uncompromisingly robust design. Motor feels a lot more tractable and usable. Ultimate motorcycling experience ?with dreamy handling, smooth acceleration, and tight braking.
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Comparisons for JAWA Forty Two vs Benelli 502 C

Confused between Forty Two & 502 C? Wondering whether you should spend that hard earned money on JAWA Forty Two or Benelli 502 C? Don't Worry! We are here to help you choose between these two models. Talking about Straight Blue( Matte) Single Channel ABS variant of JAWA Forty Two, it has been priced at Rs 1.88 Lakh. On the other hand, Benelli 502 C will cost you Rs 4.45 Lakh more than Forty Two. Red variant of Benelli 502 C comes with a price tag of Rs 6.33 Lakh. When comparing both the models from a technical perspective, 502 C has more power under the hood with a 500 CC engine . Contrastingly, Forty Two comes loaded with a 293 CC engine . Check the detailed comparison of both the models below on the basis of safety features, comfort, power, transmission, suspension and more.

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    How much is the waiting period for JAWA Forty Two?

    JAWA Forty Two is a cruiser bike which is available in two variants. In order to know the waiting period of JAWA Forty Two, you need to get in touch with JAWA Motors dealership. To find nearest JAWA Motors dealership, please visit official website of JAWA Motors. For more details, please click on JAWA Forty Two

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JAWA Forty Two vs Benelli 502 C vs Hero Super Splendor FAQs

  • What is the on-road price of JAWA Forty Two?

    The on-road price of JAWA Forty Two is Rs. 1.88 Lakh in New Delhi

  • What is the on-road price of Benelli 502 C?

    The on-road price of Benelli 502 C is Rs. 6.33 Lakh in New Delhi