Jawa 42 FJ vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

BikeWale brings you comparison of Jawa 42 FJ and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500. The ex-showroom price of Jawa 42 FJ is ₹ 1,99,142 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is ₹ 2,06,747. Jawa 42 FJ is available in 1 colour and 4 variants and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 is available in 3 colours. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Jawa 42 FJ and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500.

Jawa 42 FJ vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	42 FJ	Thunderbird 500
Price	₹ 1,99,142	₹ 2,06,747
Capacity	334 cc	499 cc
Power	28.76 bhp @ 7500 rpm	27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Economy	30 kmpl	28 kmpl

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Jawa

42 FJ

Aurora Green Matte - Spoke

₹ 1,99,142

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Thunderbird 500

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₹ 2,06,747

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42 FJ

Aurora Green Matte - Spoke

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Thunderbird 500

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	28.76 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	27.2 bhp @ 5,250 rpm
Max Torque	29.62 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Riding Range (km)	--	--
Top Speed (kmph)	--	--
Riding Modes		--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	334	499
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	30	28
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	--
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	81	84
Stroke (mm)	65	90
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	11 : 1	8.5 : 1
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	3.5
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS4

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear Suspension	Twin Shock Absorber	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjus
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	280
Caliper - Front (Piston)	2	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	240
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	1	--
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	18	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - 18	90/90-19, 52P MRF Zapper FM
Rear Tyre Size	140/70 - 17	120/80-18, 62P MRF Zapper C
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubed
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	23	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	23	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	30	--

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display		--
Instrument Console	Digital	--
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Hazard Warning Indicator		--
Average Speed		--
OTA Updates	Not Available	--
Call/SMS Alerts		--
Geo Fencing		--
Distance to Empty		--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	1	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Tachometer		Analogue
Gear Indicator		--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator		--
Battery	MF Battery	12V 14Ah

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort
Additional Features

Colours

	Aurora Green Matte	Marine
		Flicker
		Stone

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

88 Ratings

4.3/5

119 Ratings

Rating Parameters

4.8

Visual Appeal

4.5

Visual Appeal

4.7

Reliability

4.1

Reliability

4.8

Performance

4.3

Performance

4.6

Comfort

4.5

Comfort

4.3

Service Experience

3.6

Service Experience

4.5

Value for Money

3.5

Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Best in class

My life was much better after the purchase of this bike. Also, the experience it gave

TORQUE MONSTER

Very much surprised about the negative review of this Macho 500cc. I own this machine

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Jawa 42 FJ Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	194.6	195
Seat Height (mm)	800	775
Ground Clearance (mm)	178	140
Overall Length (mm)	--	2,060
Overall Width (mm)	--	790
Overall Height (mm)	--	1,205
Wheelbase (mm)	1,440	1,350
Chassis Type	Double Cradle	Single downtube, using engine as stressed member

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)		--
Headlight Type	LED	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED	--
Turn Signal	LED	--
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)		--
Shift Light

Cruise Control		--
Hazard Warning Lights		--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control		--

Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat		Stepped Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Additional Features	--	--

Standard Warranty (year)	2	--
Standard Warranty (km)	24000	--

Front Storage Box		--
Under Seat Storage (Litres)		--

GPS & Navigation		--
USB Charging Port		--

Jawa 42 FJ vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500