Jawa 300 vs UM Renegade Commando 300 (Quick Comparison)

Jawa 300 vs UM Renegade Commando 300: Jawa 300 can safely be called the most happening 300cc product of the year 2018. The biggest shock was received at the UM end as they were already struggling to maintain three-digit sales number. The closest rivals are Jawa 300 and UM Renegade Commando 300 as both support liquid cooled and fuel injected engine setup for refined riding experience.

The engine on Jawa motorcycle measures 293cc in displacement while Commando features a 279.5cc engine. The torque difference is huge among both as Jawa 300 offers 28 Nm of massive value. On the other hand, Commando 300 comes with 25 HP of max power and 23 Nm of torque.

Jawa 300 comes with single front disc brake, featuring ABS on the same for added safety of the rider. UM Commando comes with single disc brake but presently, ABS is not available, not even as an option. The 6-speed gearbox of Jawa 300 makes it a better choice than most retro-modern cruisers of this segment. UM looks and feels more like a premium cruiser with fat tyres and low slung seat while Jawa 300 is more like an iconic vintage machine based on the design language of two-stroke, 250cc Jawa bike of the 1970s.

Jawa 300 was recently launched in India with an ex-showroom price tag of INR 1.64 lakh, while the Renegade Commando 300 is available for INR 1.82 lakh (ex-showroom). Here is the complete specification-wise comparison of both the cruiser motorcycles.

Jawa 300 vs UM Renegade Commando 300

Engine & Gearbox

Jawa 300

• Displacement: 293cc
• Max Power: 27 HP
• Max Torque: 28 NM
• Gearbox: 6-Speed
• Cooling: Liquid-Cooled
• Fuel Supply: Fuel Injection

Commando 300

• Displacement: 279.5cc
• Max Power: 25 HP
• Max Torque: 23 NM
• Gearbox: 6-Speed
• Cooling: Liquid-Cooled
• Fuel Supply: Fuel Injection

Brakes & Suspension

Jawa 300

• Front Brake: 280mm Disc
• Rear Brake: 153mm Drum
• 1-Channel ABS
• Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension: Hydraulic Dual Shocks

Commando 300

• Front Brake: 280mm Disc
• Rear Brake: 130mm Drum
• No ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
• Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension: Dual Shock Absorbers

Tyres & Frame

Jawa 300

• Front Tyre: 90/90-18
• Rear Tyre: 120/80-17
• Frame: Double Cradle

Commando 300

• Front Tyre: 110/90-16
• Rear Tyre: 140/90-15
• Frame: Dual Cradle

Dimensions & Weight

Jawa 300

• Seat Height: 765mm
• Wheelbase: 1369mm
• Kerb Weight: 170 kg
• Tank Capacity: 14-liters

Commando 300

• Seat Height: 750mm
• Wheelbase: 1545mm
• Kerb Weight: 179 kg
• Tank Capacity: 18-liters

Ex-Showroom Price

• Jawa 300: INR 1.64 lakh
• Commando 300: INR 1.82 lakh