Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 vs Jawa 42

BikeWale brings you comparison of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 and Jawa 42. The ex-showroom price of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 is ₹ 1,56,496 and Jawa 42 is ₹ 1,72,942. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 is available in 3 colours and Jawa 42 is available in 1 colour and 9 variants. 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 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 and Jawa 42.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 vs Jawa 42 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Thunderbird 350	42
Price	₹ 1,56,496	₹ 1,72,942
Capacity	346 cc	294.72 cc
Power	19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm	26.94 bhp
Economy	35 kmpl	--

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Royal Enfield

Thunderbird 350

ABS

₹ 1,56,496

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Jawa

42

1 Channel - Spoke - Vega White

₹ 1,72,942

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Royal Enfield

Thunderbird 350

ABS

Jawa

1 Channel - Spoke - Vega White

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	19.8 bhp @ 5,250 rpm	26.94 bhp
Max Torque	28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm	26.84 Nm
Riding Range (km)	--	--
Top Speed (kmph)	--	--
Riding Modes	--
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	346	294.72
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	35	--
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	--	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	70	76
Stroke (mm)	90	65
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	8.5 : 1	11:1
Ignition	--	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	--	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	--	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	20	13.2
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2.5	2.8
Emission Standard	BS4	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload	Twin Shock Absorber
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	280	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)	19	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90-19, 52P MRF Zapper	90/90 - 18
Rear Tyre Size	120/80-18, 62P MRF	120/80 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubed
Radial Tyres
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	--	Semi-Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed	--
OTA Updates	--	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty	--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	1
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Analogue
Digital Fuel Gauge
Tachometer	Analogue
Gear Indicator	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	12 volt, 8Ah	MF Battery

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

Colours

	Marine	Vega White
	Stone
	Flicker

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4/5

775 Ratings

4.3/5

43 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.5Visual Appeal	4.5Visual Appeal
	4.1Reliability	3.8Reliability
	4.5Comfort	4.0Comfort
	3.8Service Experience	3.8Service Experience
	4.6Value for Money	3.7Value for Money

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Royal Thunder

it amazing experience to drive this Thunder bullet.it has smooth drive,it is stylish

Low budget road triper

The comes with a 350cc engine which heavy engine locally it will get heat from the si

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Jawa

Royal Enfield

Thunderbird 350

Kerb Weight (kg)	197	184
Seat Height (mm)	775	788
Ground Clearance (mm)	135	165
Overall Length (mm)	2,060	2,071
Overall Width (mm)	790	833
Overall Height (mm)	1,205	1,065
Wheelbase (mm)	1,350	1,369
Chassis Type	Single downtube, using engine as stressed member	Double Cradle

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

Riding Modes Switch	--
Cruise Control	--	Not Available
Hazard Warning Lights	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control	--

Stepped Seat
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	--

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 vs Jawa 42