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The Jawa 42: Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow

Dear Riders and Enthusiasts,

The Jawa 42 is a contemporary reimagining of the iconic Czech motorcycle brand, Jawa, which was reintroduced in India in 2018 by Classic Legends Private Limited. This retro-inspired motorcycle captures the essence of the classic Jawa design while incorporating modern elements. Powered by a 293cc, liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with a 6-speed transmission, it offers a blend of style and performance. The Jawa 42's distinctive aesthetics, advanced features, and customization options have made it a popular choice among Indian motorcyclists, contributing to the revival of the Jawa brand in the country and offering a dose of nostalgia for enthusiasts.

The Jawa 42 offers a range of variants with prices starting at Rs. 1,98,142 (Ex-Showroom) and goes untill 2,01,142 (Ex-showroom) . It's a cruiser bike powered by a BS6-compliant 294.72cc engine generating 26.95 bhp and 26.84 Nm of torque. Notably, the Version 2.1 of the Jawa 42 introduces alloy wheels with tubeless tires, a dark theme with black engine and exhaust components, an offset racing stripe, updated seat padding, and new pillion grabrail design. Optional extras include a flyscreen and headlamp grille. The motorcycle retains its dual-channel ABS, front forks, twin rear springs, and continues to compete with models like the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and Honda CB350 in India.

The key specifications for the Jawa 42 are :

• The Jawa 42 is equipped with a 294.72cc engine, delivering a maximum power of 26.95 bhp and a torque of 26.84 Nm.

• The ARAI mileage rating is not specified, but owner-reported mileage stands at approximately 32 kmpl, providing a riding range of around 423 kilometers.

• The Jawa 42 can achieve a top speed of 130 kmph and comes with a 6-speed manual transmission.

• It has a single-cylinder engine with a bore of 76 mm and a stroke of 65 mm, featuring 4 valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 11:1. The ignition system uses CDI, and it's cooled by a liquid cooling system.

• The Jawa 42 is equipped with a fuel injection system and has a fuel tank capacity of 13.2 liters , conforming to BS6 emission standards and running on petrol.

• It features telescopic hydraulic fork front suspension and gas canister-twin shock hydraulic rear suspension. The Jawa 42 comes with dual-channel ABS, front and rear disc brakes, alloy wheels, and tubeless tires.

• The motorcycle has a kerb weight of 182 kg, a seat height of 765 mm, ground clearance of 165 mm, and a wheelbase of 1369 mm. Its chassis type is a double cradle frame.

• The Jawa 42 lacks a TFT display but offers a digital instrument console, digital odometer, analogue speedometer, and various indicator lights, including low fuel, low oil, low battery, etc. It also provides a semi-digital cluster.

Ride on....