2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 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 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 79.5 cm Tallest seat here
- 2024 JAWA 42 79 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 47.6 hp (2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650).
- Torque spans 26.8 Nm (2024 JAWA 42) up to 52 Nm (2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650).
- Weight spans 182 kg (2024 JAWA 42) to 200 kg (2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 JAWA 42) to 650 cc (2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650).
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| Specification | Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 | JAWA 42 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Royal Enfield | JAWA |
| Model | Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 | JAWA 42 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 300cc |
| Power | 47.6hp | 27.5hp |
| Torque | 52nm. | 26.8nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 200kg | 182kg |
| Front brake | Single 320mm disc, twin piston floating caliper | Disc with Floating Caliper and ABS 280 mm disc |
| Rear brake | Single 300mm disc, twin piston floating caliper | Disc with Floating Caliper and ABS 240mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 79.5cm | 79cm |
| Front tyre | 100/90-18 M/C 56H (Tubeless Type) | Alloy Wheel - 90/90-18, 51P (Tubeless) |
| Rear tyre | 150/70 R17 M/C 69H (Tubeless Type) | Alloy Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P (Tubeless) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa Separate Function Big Piston Fork, USD, 120mm travel | TELESCOPIC FORKS, ø 35 mm |
| Rear suspension | Showa Twin Shock, 90mm travel | TWIN SHOCK ABSORBER, GAS FILLED WITH ADJUSTABLE PRELOAD |
| Motorcycle type | Commuter | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 189km/h | 155km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 4.3 L/100km | 12.5 L – 4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $6899 | $3600 |
| Brand price lists | View Royal Enfield price list | View JAWA price list |
| Extra features | -TWIN EXHAUST |
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2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs 2024 JAWA 42: listed specifications
The 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 and 2024 JAWA 42 differ on the listed specifications: the Shotgun 650 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the JAWA 42 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Shotgun 650 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (650 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
Shotgun 650 has a clear listed power advantage (47.6 hp vs 27.5 hp).
Torque
Shotgun 650 has a clear listed torque advantage (52 Nm vs 26.8 Nm).
Listed top speed
Shotgun 650 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (189 km/h vs 155 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
JAWA 42 is notably lighter on the listed weight (182 kg vs 200 kg). Shotgun 650 and JAWA 42 have very similar seat heights (79.5 cm vs 79 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs JAWA 42?
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is listed at 189 km/h (117 mph) vs 155 km/h (96 mph) for JAWA 42.
Which has more horsepower, Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 or JAWA 42?
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 has 48 hp compared with 28 hp on the JAWA 42.
Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 or JAWA 42?
JAWA 42 is lighter at 182 kg vs 200 kg for Royal Enfield Shotgun 650.
Which is better, Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 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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