Bike Comparisons

Quick Comparison: Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X

Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X: Jawa 42 is a direct rival to the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X, with both bikes sharing the colorful approach and black finished components to some extent. Jawa 42 comes with a 293cc, single cylinder engine with liquid-cooling and fuel injection. The motorcycle generates 27 BHP of maximum power and 28 Nm of maximum torque.

On the other hand, the Thunderbird 350X is available with a 346cc, single cylinder air-cooled carburetted engine, producing 19.8 BHP and 28 Nm of torque. The weight difference is one huge negative factor for Royal Enfield as the motorcycle is heavier at 195 kg in comparison to the Jawa 45 which weighs 170 kg.

Jawa 42 is available with an ex-showroom price tag of INR 1.55 lakh while 350X costs INR 1.63 lakh. Thunderbird 350X is available with front and rear disc brake with 2-channel ABS while Jawa 42 lags behind with a single front disc brake with ABS and a 153mm rear drum brake. The shade options are definitely more impressive for Jawa 42 as the collection of 350X shades is limited to just two options. Apart from the braking, the former proves its worth in almost all departments.

Jawa 42 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X

Jawa 42 Front 3-Quarter
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X Front 3-Quarter

Engine & Gearbox

Jawa 42

  • Displacement: 293cc
  • Max Power: 27 bhp
  • Max Torque: 28 Nm
  • Gearbox: 6-Speed
  • Cooling: Liquid-Cooled
  • Fuel Supply: Fuel Injection
  • Emission Standard: BS6

Thunderbird 350X

  • Displacement: 346cc
  • Max Power: 19.8 bhp
  • Max Torque: 28 Nm
  • Gearbox: 5-Speed
  • Cooling: Air-Cooled
  • Fuel Supply: Carburetor
  • Emission Standard: BS4

Brakes & Suspension

Jawa 42

  • Front Brake: 280mm Disc with Floating Caliper & ABS
  • Rear Brake: 153mm Drum
  • Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
  • Rear Suspension: Hydraulic Dual Shocks

Thunderbird 350X

  • Front Brake: 280mm Disc with 2-Piston Caliper & ABS
  • Rear Brake: 240mm Disc with 1-Piston Caliper & ABS
  • Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
  • Rear Suspension: Hydraulic Dual Shocks
Jawa 42 Rear 3-Quarter
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X Rear 3-Quarter

Tyres & Frame

Jawa 42

  • Front Tyre: 90/90-19
  • Rear Tyre: 120/80-18
  • Frame: Double Cradle

Thunderbird 350X

  • Front Tyre: 90/90-19
  • Rear Tyre: 110/90-18
  • Frame: Single Downtube

Dimensions & Weight

Jawa 42

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

Thunderbird 350X

  • Seat Height: 775mm
  • Wheelbase: 1350mm
  • Kerb Weight: 195 kg
  • Tank Capacity: 20 liters

Ex-Showroom Price

  • Jawa 42 ABS: INR 1.55 lakh
  • Thunderbird 350X ABS: INR 1.57 lakh (ABS: INR 1.63 lakh)

Jawa 42 Shades

  • Nebula Blue
  • Comet Red
  • Starlight Blue
  • Lumos Lime
  • Halley’s Teal
  • Galactic Green

Thunderbird 350X Shades

  • Roving Red
  • Whimsical White
Jawa 42 Instrument Console
Both 500X & 350X Have Similar Instrument Console
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