2024 JAWA Perak 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 JAWA Perak 75 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 JAWA 42 79 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4 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 30 hp (2024 JAWA Perak).
- Torque spans 26.8 Nm (2024 JAWA 42) up to 30 Nm (2024 JAWA Perak).
- Weight spans 182 kg (2024 JAWA 42) to 185 kg (2024 JAWA Perak).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 JAWA 42) to 350 cc (2024 JAWA Perak).
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| Specification | JAWA Perak | JAWA 42 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | JAWA | JAWA |
| Model | JAWA Perak | JAWA 42 |
| Engine size | 350cc | 300cc |
| Power | 30hp | 27.5hp |
| Torque | 30nm. | 26.8nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 185kg | 182kg |
| Front brake | DISC WITH DUAL CHANNEL ABS 280mm disc | Disc with Floating Caliper and ABS 280 mm disc |
| Rear brake | DISC WITH DUAL CHANNEL ABS 240mm disc | Disc with Floating Caliper and ABS 240mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 75cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 100/90 - 18, 56H | Alloy Wheel - 90/90-18, 51P (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre | 140/70 – 17, 66H | Alloy Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P (Tubeless) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | TELESCOPIC FORKS, ø 35 mm | TELESCOPIC FORKS, ø 35 mm |
| Rear suspension | MONO SHOCK ABSORBER, GAS FILLED WITH 7-STEP ADJUSTABLE PRELOAD | TWIN SHOCK ABSORBER, GAS FILLED WITH ADJUSTABLE PRELOAD |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 158km/h | 155km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13.2 L – 4.2 L/100km | 12.5 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $4100 | $3600 |
| Brand price lists | View JAWA price list | View JAWA price list |
| Extra features | -TWIN EXHAUST |
-TWIN EXHAUST |
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2024 JAWA Perak vs 2024 JAWA 42: listed specifications
The 2024 JAWA Perak and 2024 JAWA 42 are closely matched in weight, while the JAWA Perak has more displacement, peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
JAWA Perak has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (350 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
JAWA Perak has a modest listed power advantage (30 hp vs 27.5 hp).
Torque
JAWA Perak has a modest listed torque advantage (30 Nm vs 26.8 Nm).
Listed top speed
JAWA Perak and JAWA 42 have very similar listed top speeds (158 km/h vs 155 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
JAWA Perak 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 JAWA Perak (75 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque and seat height, while listed top speed and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of JAWA Perak vs JAWA 42?
JAWA Perak is listed at 158 km/h (98 mph) vs 155 km/h (96 mph) for JAWA 42.
Which has more horsepower, JAWA Perak or JAWA 42?
JAWA Perak has 30 hp compared with 28 hp on the JAWA 42.
Which is lighter, JAWA Perak or JAWA 42?
JAWA 42 is lighter at 182 kg vs 185 kg for JAWA Perak.
Which is better, JAWA Perak 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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