Jawa Motorcycles has marked its presence once again in the biking industry with the Jawa and the Jawa Forty Two siblings. The pricing for the models commenced at INR 1.55 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) that is an appropriate amount not only keeping brand’s popularity in mind but also for putting bikes aggressively against the rivals in touring segment. In the segment, the Jawa and the Jawa Forty Two see competition with the models such as the Royal Enfield Classic, the Thunderbird and the Dominar 400 as well in the price range. Have a look on comparison purely based on pricing.
Let\'s start with the newly launched Jawa Motorcycles. The Jawa Forty Two that is an entry level Jawa is priced at INR 1.55 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). In its category, it will pit against the Royal Enfield Thunderbird and the Bajaj Dominar. While it\'s bigger sibling Jawa that is a pure retro cost INR 1.64 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and go against the Classic models in the rivalry.
| Specs | Jawa | Jawa 42 | Classic 350 | Thunderbird 350 | Dominar 400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | INR 1.55 Lakh | INR 1.64 Lakh | INR 1.40 Lakh | INR 1.50 Lakh | INR 1.64 Lakh |
| Displacement (cc) | 293cc | 293cc | 346cc | 346cc | 373.3cc |
| Engine Type | 4 Stroke | 4 Stroke | Twinspark | Twinspark | Triple spark, DTS-i |
| Power | 27 BHP | 27 BHP | 19.8 BHP @ 5250 RPM | 19.8 BHP @ 5250 RPM | 35 BHP @ 8000 RPM |
| Brakes | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS | Single/Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Wheelbase | 1369mm | 1369mm | 1370mm | 1350mm | 1453mm |
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 that is the market leader in the sub-500cc segment is on sale at INR 1.40 lakh, while its sportier brother the Thunderbird 350 makes one spend INR 1.50 lakh (both ex-showroom, Delhi). As compared to lately launched Jawa Motorcycles, Royal Enfield offerings are pretty handy for the buyers.Last but not the least in comparison, the Bajaj Dominar 400 is priced at ₹ 1.64 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The price tag similar to the Jawa made comparison complex because here one has to think before decide as the Dominar is much powerful in terms of power and features different style. Here the credit goes to the buyer and his choice.So, just by comparing pricing we reached a conclusion that the Royal Enfield bikes are cheaper in the queue and will continue to pose a tough competition against others in the segment. Rest in buyers hand, what they want to opt. But in this comparison, Royal Enfield is a winner.