Jawa Motorcycles has launched the upgraded Java 42 in India with prices starting from Rs 1.73 lakh (ex-showroom). The new 42 gets some notable mechanical upgrades over its predecessor along with packing in some new features and additional paint shades. Interestingly, the new motorcycle is more affordable than the outgoing model with older bike priced from Rs 1.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
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The new Jawa 42 gets notable mechanical updates to improve performance and comfort.
Starting with the engine, the 294.72 cc, now dubbed ‘J Panther’ by the company continues to develop 26.9 bhp and 26.84 Nm. Peak output is identical to that from the older unit though Jawa says that the upgraded mill offers improved power and torque output at lower rpm to aid low-speed riding. The unit also gets upgrades to help reduce NVH levels and improve engine cooling. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch with Jawa saying that the new 42 features gear-based engine mapping. In the first three gears the powertrain puts greater focus on low rpm riding while the fourth gear and up put more focus on the mid-range and top-end for highway performance.
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Powertrain has been updated for improved performance and reduced NVH
The twin exhaust has also been redesigned with a more free-flow design and the Lambda sensor now housed near the exhaust ports of the engine block.
Jawa says it has also made tweaks to other elements of the motorcycle as well such as a retuned suspension for improved ground clearance and greater ride comfort as well as a revised seat. The updated 42 has a seat height of 788 mm.
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Top variants get a digital instrument pod; USB charging port offered as an option.
On the features front, select variants now get an all-digital instrument cluster while a USB charging port is offered as an option. Single-channel ABS, a part digital instrument cluster and spoke wheels are offered as standard with higher variants getting dual-channel ABS, alloy wheels and matte paint finishes.
The new 42 is being offered in 14 colourways including six new colours – Vega White, Voyager Red, Asteroid Grey, Odyssey Black, Nebula Blue, and Celestial Copper Matte.
