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Aprilia RS 457 vs Jawa 42

In 2024 Aprilia RS 457 or Jawa 42 choose which bike is best for you - compare these two bikes or scooters on the basis of their price, mileage, features,

colours and other specs. Aprilia RS 457 Price starts at Rs. 4.25 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Jawa 42 Price starts at Rs. 1.98 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). On the other hand, 42 engine makes power & torque 27.32 PS PS & 26.84 Nm respectively. Jawa offers the 42 in 3 colours. The RS 457 mileage is around 30 kmpl. The 42 mileage is around 33.0 kmpl.
RS 457 vs 42 Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Rs 457 42
BrandApriliaJawa
Price₹ 4.25 Lakhs₹ 1.98 Lakhs
Mileage30 kmpl33.0 kmpl
Engine Capacity457 cc293 cc
Power48.6 PS PS27.32 PS PS

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RS 457
Aprilia RS 457
STD
₹4.25 Lakhs*
*Ex-showroom price
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42
Jawa 42
Dual Tone
₹1.98 Lakhs*
*Ex-showroom price
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Specification
Max Power
48.6 PS27.32 PS
Engine Type
Liquid Cooled, Parallel Twin Cylinder, DOHC EngineSingle Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Cooling System
Liquid CooledLiquid Cooled
No Of Cylinders
21
Transmission
ManualManual
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only
Drive Type
Chain DriveChain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
44
Gear Box
6 Speed6 Speed
Displacement
457 cc293 cc
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Emission Type
bs6-2.0bs6-2.0
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mmFront :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm280 mm
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17Front :-90/90-18 Rear :-120/80-17
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm280 mm
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
AlloySpoke
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Kerb Weight
175 kg172 kg
Body Graphics
Yes-
Features
Riding Modes
Yes-
Tachometer
Digital-
Tripmeter
DigitalDigital
Seat Type
SplitSingle
Speedometer
DigitalAnalogue
Additional Features
Ride By Wire SystemTwin Exhaust
Odometer
DigitalDigital
Pass Switch
YesYes
Instrument Console
DigitalAnalogue and Digital
Passenger Footrest
YesYes
Display
5 Inch TFT-
Tail Light
LEDBulb
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDBulb
Low Fuel Indicator
Yes-
Headlight
LEDHalogen
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹4,77,685₹2,26,015
Ex-Showroom Price
₹4,25,000₹1,98,142
RTO
₹41,000₹15,851
Insurance
₹11,685₹12,022
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹0₹0
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹10,267₹4,857
Expert Rating
Pros and Cons
Pros
Impeccable handling makes the bike effortless The 457 cc twin-cylinder motor is powerful with a strong surge of torqueThe RS 457 is versatile and will allow more new riders to experience its performance
Cons
The RS 457 is compact, which may be troublesome for taller ridersThe front brake does not have the sharpest bite, which feels odd for a powerful offeringThe switchgear quality could've been better when compared to the rest of the components

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