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Kawasaki KLX 230 vs JAWA 42 FJ

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki KLX 230 or JAWA 42 FJ? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between KLX 230 and 42 FJ. Kawasaki KLX 230 Price starts at Rs.1.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and JAWA 42 FJ Price starts at Rs.2.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Aurora Green Matte Spoke R. Kawasaki KLX 230 is 1 cylinder, 233 cc Engine can generate 17.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas JAWA 42 FJ is a 1 cylinder, 334 cc Engine can generate 28.7 bhp power. In terms of range, KLX 230 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and 42 FJ has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki KLX 230 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants whereas JAWA 42 FJ is available in 6 colours & 4 variants.

KLX 230 vs 42 FJ

Key HighlightsKawasaki KLX 230JAWA 42 FJ
PriceRs.1.99 LakhRs.2.13 Lakh
Engine Capacity233 cc334 cc
Power17.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm28.7 bhp
Mileage/RangeN/A km/chargeN/A km/charge
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Kawasaki KLX 230 STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.99 Lakh
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JAWA 42 FJ Aurora Green Matte Spoke R bike
Aurora Green Matte Spoke R
Rs. 2.13 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
2.23 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.39 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
-
4.3
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.6 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
233 cc
334 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel Abs
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Fixed
Floating
Front Disc Size
240
320 mm
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
23
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
23
Front Wheel Size
70/100-21
18
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
5 - Step Adjustable Pre-load
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
-
30
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
-
28
Rear Wheel Size
110/100-18
17
Wheel Type
Spoked
Spoke
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Uni-Trak
Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load
Front Tyre Size
70/100-21
100/90 - 18

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
-
2 Years or 24000 km

Body & Suspension

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

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
Digital
-
Spark Plugs
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1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
233 cc
334 cc
Engine Type
Air-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder
Single Cylinder 4 stroke liquid Cooled& DOHC
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Bore x Stroke
67 mm x 66 mm
85 mm X 65 mm
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Max Power
17.8 bhp @ 8000 rpm
28.7 bhp
Max Torque
18.3 Nm @ 6400 rpm
29.6 Nm
Number of Gears
6
6 Speed

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
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
check
Power Modes
-
Slipper Clutch
-
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2090 mm
-
Width
845 mm
833 mm
Height
1150 mm
790 mm
Wheelbase
1370 mm
1440 mm
Ground Clearance
265 mm
178 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
7.6 Litres
12 Litres
Body Type
Dirt
Cruiser
Seat Height
880 mm
790 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
139 kg
184 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • A bigger 334cc Alpha 2 engine compared to the standard Jawa 42
  • The Alpha 2 engine is more refined as compared to the 300cc engine
  • The design of the motorcycle looks appealing
  • Gets better dimensions compared to the regular Jawa 42
  • Dual-channel ABS, Assist & Slipper clutch available as standard fitment
  • Multiple colour options available
Cons
  • Some colour options are a bit overpriced
  • The base colour option gets spokes wheel
  • The seat length is short, and riding with a pillion for long rides could be uncomfortable
  • The availability of sales and service networks is still limited as compared to rivals
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki KLX 230 and JAWA 42 FJ

Safety

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

Comfort & Convenience

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

Transmission

Kawasaki KLX 230 comes with 6 Manual transmission and 42 FJ comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Kawasaki KLX 230 has a 7.6 Litres fuel tank with 1150 mm seat height. JAWA 42 FJ has 790 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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