Exhaust Sound Comparison: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X vs Jawa 42

Thunderbird 350X vs Jawa 42 (Exhaust Sound Comparison): YouTube channel DCV has compared the exhaust sounds of Thunderbird 350X and Jawa 42 in this video. The person recording the video has claimed that no editing was done to the sound and camera as well as the distance of recording was kept the same in both the cases.

Thunderbird 350X has the iconic little thump like all other Royal Enfield models, and the exhaust note turns into an odd sound when revved hard. The feel of Jawa 42’s exhaust sound is completely different. It roars when revved lightly while full throttle push brings a big displacement motorcycle sound. The availability of twin exhaust makes the Jawa 42 feel more proportional for the recording device.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X vs Jawa 42

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
• Rear Brake: 153mm Drum (Disc Optional)
• 1-Channel ABS (2-Channel ABS Optional)
• Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension: Hydraulic Dual Shocks

Thunderbird 350X

• Front Brake: 280mm Disc
• Rear Brake: 240mm Disc
• 2-Channel ABS
• Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension: Hydraulic Dual Shocks

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 litres

Thunderbird 350X

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

Ex-Showroom Price

• Jawa 42: INR 1.55 lakh (1-Channel ABS)
• Jawa 42: INR 1.64 lakh (2-Channel ABS)
• Thunderbird 350X: INR 1.63 lakh (2-Channel ABS)

Jawa 42 Shades

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

Thunderbird 350X Shades

• Roving Red
• Whimsical White