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TVS Ronin vs JAWA 42 FJ

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, TVS Ronin or JAWA 42 FJ? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Ronin and 42 FJ. TVS Ronin Price starts at Rs.1.35 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Base Lightning Black and JAWA 42 FJ Price starts at Rs.1.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Aurora Green Matte Spoke R. TVS Ronin is 1 cylinder, 225 cc Engine can generate 20 PS @ 7750 rpm power whereas JAWA 42 FJ is a 1 cylinder, 334 cc Engine can generate 28.7 bhp power. In terms of mileage, Ronin provides a mileage of 42 kmpl (base model), and 42 FJ has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). TVS Ronin is available in 2 colours & 9 variants whereas JAWA 42 FJ is available in 6 colours & 4 variants.

Ronin vs 42 FJ

Key HighlightsTVS RoninJAWA 42 FJ
PriceRs.1.35 LakhRs.1.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity225.9 cc334 cc
Power20 PS @ 7750 rpm28.7 bhp
Mileage/Range42 kmplN/A km/charge
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TVS Ronin Base Lightning Black bike
Base Lightning Black
Rs. 1.35 Lakh
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JAWA 42 FJ Aurora Green Matte Spoke R bike
Aurora Green Matte Spoke R
Rs. 1.99 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.61 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.24 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.2
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
225.9 cc
334 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front - 2 Piston & Rear - 1 Piston
Floating
Front Disc Size
300
320 mm
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
25
23
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25
23
Front Wheel Size
17 inches
18
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
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5 - Step Adjustable Pre-load
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
30
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
28
Rear Wheel Size
17 inches
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Spoke
Front Suspension
41dia. Upside Down Fork
Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with 7 step adjustable preload
Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - 17
100/90 - 18

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
5 Years/60000 Kms
2 Years or 24000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Double Cradle Frame
Double Cradle

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 4 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
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1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
225.9 cc
334 cc
Engine Type
-
Single Cylinder 4 stroke liquid Cooled& DOHC
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Range
574 km/charge
-
Top Speed
120 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
66mm X 66mm
85 mm X 65 mm
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
-
Electronic Fuel Injection
Max Power
20 PS @ 7750 rpm
28.7 bhp
Max Torque
19.93 Nm @ 3750 rpm
29.6 Nm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
Call/SMS Alerts
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
2
Service Reminder Indicator
check
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2040 mm
-
Width
805 mm
833 mm
Height
1170 mm
790 mm
Wheelbase
1357 mm
1440 mm
Ground Clearance
181 mm
178 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
12 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Seat Height
795 mm
790 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
159 kg
184 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Solid & premium build quality
  • Riding position is easy & comfortable
  • Engine has good low-end torque
  • Easy to ride inside the city
  • Modern connected features
  • 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
  • Engine has slight vibrations in the upper rev range
  • Many variants miss out on dual-channel ABS
  • Bluetooth connectivity is only offered on top variant
  • 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 TVS Ronin and JAWA 42 FJ

Safety

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

Comfort & Convenience

TVS Ronin has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator and JAWA 42 FJ, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

TVS Ronin comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and 42 FJ comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

TVS Ronin has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1170 mm seat height. JAWA 42 FJ has 790 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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TVS Ronin and JAWA 42 FJ Owner Reviews

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    • MS
      Mahesh Sahu
      06 Jun 2025
      4.8
      Good bike. Must recommend for every youth who want to purchase a scramble bike or comfortable ride with good mileage and legacy of TVS name those can go for this.
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      PRITAM MUKHERJEE
      2 Month ago
      4.6
      Best bike in 225 cc love it. Strongly recommended should by this bike without any hesitation go for it. Oil service is very efficient go for it.
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      Ashu
      5 Month ago
      4.6
      Good bike good acceleration good performance good pickup good look better design excellent pickup nice experience excellent concept better clutch system better engine good abs good speedometer good power good
      Likes (1)
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      Fernandes
      6 Month ago
      5.0
      Best in class segment bike and gets way more than you bargain for Recently bought one and Happy having it ridden through hills and plains for 3 months till date.
      Likes (1)
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    • NS
      Nand Suthar
      6 Month ago
      3.8
      The best for daily uses and run like a extreme on highway looks and everything is perfect and I have travelled 1200 km so look amazing road preferably you can buy.
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