Jawa has made a comeback in India after a long hiatus. The company is all set to start its innings with three motorcycles amongst which the standard Jawa is a throwback to the older model, with a new engine. The motorcycle is priced at Rs 1.64 lakhs (ex-showroom, Mumbai) and we take a look at the other options which fall within that price range.
We begin with the brand which is its closest rival, namely Royal Enfield. The Chennai-based bikemaker has four models which may be considered. These include the Classic 350, Thunderbird 350, Bullet 500 and the Himalayan.
The Classic 350 is available in two special variants – the Gunmetal Grey, priced at Rs 1.48 lakhs and the Signals which retails at Rs 1.61 lakhs. The Thunderbird 350 and 350 X models come for Rs 1.49 lakhs and 1.56 lakhs, respectively. The Classic 350 and Thunderbird 350 models are powered by the same 346cc, air-cooled engine that is good for 19.8bhp and 28Nm.
At Rs 1.68 lakhs, the Bullet 500 is a close competitor in terms of pricing which gets a 499c, air-cooled engine that churns out 26.1bhp and 40.9Nm of torque. One can also go for RE’s adventure tourer, the Himalayan, which houses a 411cc powerplant capable of 24.5bhp and 32Nm. It is priced at Rs 1.67 lakhs.
A pair of modern alternatives here are the KTM Duke 200 and RC 200 priced at Rs 1.50 lakhs and 1.78 lakhs, respectively. Both bikes are powered by a 199.5cc motor that churns out 24.6bhp and 19.2Nm. Boasting of similar figures with better ergonomics is the Honda CBR 250R. Its 249.6cc engine produces 25.7bhp and 22.9Nm and it can be bought for Rs 1.66 lakhs.
And finally, the tourers. In this segment, Mahindra Mojo UT300 and the Bajaj Dominar 400 boast of good comfort and similar price tag as that of the Jawa. The Dominar 400 starts at Rs 1.49 lakhs and is powered by a 373.3cc motor that pumps out 34.5bhp and 35Nm. As for the Mojo UT300, it houses a 294.7cc engine that is good for 22.5bhp and 25.2Nm. It retails at Rs 1.53 lakhs.
(all prices are ex-showroom, Mumbai)
