Jawa 42 Goes Sportier With Alloy Wheels And Stealth Black Theme
It receives cosmetic and mechanical updates
Classic Legends has expanded the Jawa portfolio by launching the new 42 2.1 in India today. A variant under the Jawa 42 family, the new bike receives cosmetic updates and a whole range of accessories. With this addition, there are three variants of the 42 on sale - single-channel ABS, dual-channel ABS and the 2.1. The Jawa 42 2.1 is also the first Jawa bike to feature alloy wheels as a factory fitment.
What’s The Price?
The Jawa 42 2.1 has been priced at Rs 1,83,942 (ex-showroom Delhi). This makes the new variant Rs 7,000 more expensive than the Jawa 42 dual-channel ABS, a steep premium indeed. Talking about rivals, the new Jawa bike competes against the Honda H’ness CB350,Royal Enfield Meteor 350, Classic 350, and the Benelli Imperiale 400. We have already ridden the new Jawa 42 2.1 and
Jawa 42 2.1 First Ride Review
Is the new 42 2.1, the best Jawa on sale?
Jawa! For some, it s a bikemaker; for many, it s an emotion. And such was its emotional connect with Indian bikers that it created a hype that was unmatched for any motorcycle brand making its Indian debut in the 21st century. By the time the bikes were finally unveiled, the euphoria had reached its zenith. Classic Legends had managed to capture the original Jawa DNA, but with modern technology underneath.
In fact, we thought that the most aspirational two-wheeler brand among India’s masses, Royal Enfield, finally had a rival! But as you and I know, Jawa just couldn t deliver (pun intended). However, the company hasn t thrown in the towel yet; it has launched the Jawa 42 2.1 that gets a host of cosmetic updates, slightly more power, and a considerable price hike. We got to ride the bike for a few hours around Lavasa, and here’s what we think of the new Jawa 42.