Image Source: rushlane.com Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles is intensifying its competition with Royal Enfield’s 350cc models. The company has updated its portfolio to stay competitive, and the newly launched 2024 Jawa 42 is a prime example of this strategy. With a revised price and numerous mechanical upgrades, the 2024 Jawa 42 offers a compelling price-to-performance ratio in the neo-retro genre. Launch Pricing
Image Source: rushlane.com Mahindra-owned Classic Legends has introduced the 2024 Jawa 42 at an attractive starting price of Rs 1.73 lakh, which goes up to Rs 1.98 lakh (ex-showroom). The new model is available in 14 colors, including six new shades for 2024: Vega White, Voyager Red, Asteroid Grey, Odyssey Black, Nebula Blue, and Celestial Copper Matte. These new colors join the existing palette of the pre-update Jawa 42. Image Source: rushlane.com
Design and Performance
Classic Legends is marketing the 2024 Jawa 42 as the ‘most revered neo-classic machine’ available in India. The latest model features around 42 significant upgrades based on customer feedback. A key highlight is its new 294cc J-Panther single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. This engine includes updated internals to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) and to ensure smoother gear shifts. It also features gear-based throttle mapping for optimized performance across gears, producing 27.32 bhp of peak power and 26.84 Nm of peak torque.
Additional updates include a slipper clutch, a 6-speed gearbox, increased ground clearance, a more comfort-oriented seat, and re-tuned suspension for improved ride quality.
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Statement from Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles
Anupam Thareja, Co-founder of Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles, stated: “The 2024 Jawa 42 exemplifies our holistic approach to motorcycle engineering. We have meticulously refined materials and manufacturing processes to achieve ‘price-performance’ perfection. Our focus on price-performance engineering has resulted in a motorcycle that not only meets but exceeds expectations. The 2024 Jawa 42 combines edgy performance, stunning design, and precision engineering, redefining the neo-classic motorcycle segment.”
