2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500 vs 2024 JAWA 42
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500 72 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 JAWA 42 79 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 7 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 27.5 hp (2024 JAWA 42) up to 46.9 hp (2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500).
- Torque spans 26.8 Nm (2024 JAWA 42) up to 43 Nm (2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500).
- Weight spans 182 kg (2024 JAWA 42) to 185 kg (2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 JAWA 42) to 500 cc (2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500).
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| Specification | HONDA Rebel Asi 500 | JAWA 42 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | JAWA |
| Model | HONDA Rebel Asi 500 | JAWA 42 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 300cc |
| Power | 46.9hp | 27.5hp |
| Torque | 43nm. | 26.8nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 185kg | 182kg |
| Front brake | Single 296mm disc | Disc with Floating Caliper and ABS 280 mm disc |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc | Disc with Floating Caliper and ABS 240mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 72cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | Alloy Wheel - 90/90-18, 51P (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | Alloy Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P (Tubeless) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm fork; 5.5-inch travel | TELESCOPIC FORKS, ø 35 mm |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks; 3.7-inch travel | TWIN SHOCK ABSORBER, GAS FILLED WITH ADJUSTABLE PRELOAD |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 155km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 11 L – 4 L/100km | 12.5 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6499 | $3600 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View JAWA price list |
| Extra features | -TWIN EXHAUST |
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2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500 vs 2024 JAWA 42: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA Rebel Asi 500 and 2024 JAWA 42 are closely matched in weight, while the Rebel Asi 500 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Rebel Asi 500 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
Rebel Asi 500 has a clear listed power advantage (46.9 hp vs 27.5 hp).
Torque
Rebel Asi 500 has a clear listed torque advantage (43 Nm vs 26.8 Nm).
Listed top speed
Rebel Asi 500 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (170 km/h vs 155 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Rebel Asi 500 and JAWA 42 have very similar listed weights (185 kg vs 182 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: JAWA 42 is listed higher (79 cm) than Rebel Asi 500 (72 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while weight remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA Rebel Asi 500 vs JAWA 42?
HONDA Rebel Asi 500 is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph) vs 155 km/h (96 mph) for JAWA 42.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA Rebel Asi 500 or JAWA 42?
HONDA Rebel Asi 500 has 47 hp compared with 28 hp on the JAWA 42.
Which is lighter, HONDA Rebel Asi 500 or JAWA 42?
JAWA 42 is lighter at 182 kg vs 185 kg for HONDA Rebel Asi 500.
Which is better, HONDA Rebel Asi 500 or JAWA 42?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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