Aprilia RS 457 vs Jawa 42

In 2025 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. 4.23 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Jawa 42 Price starts at Rs. 1.59 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). RS 457 engine makes power and torque 47.58 PS PS & 43.5 Nm. On the other hand, 42 engine makes power & torque 27.32 PS PS & 26.84 Nm respectively. The RS 457 mileage is around 30 kmpl. The 42 mileage is around 35 kmpl.
RS 457 vs 42 Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Rs 457 42
BrandApriliaJawa
Price₹ 4.23 Lakhs₹ 1.59 Lakhs
Mileage30 kmpl35 kmpl
Engine Capacity457 cc294.72 cc
Power47.58 PS PS27.32 PS PS

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RS 457
₹4.23 Lakhs*
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42
Vega White Single channel ABS Spoke wheels
₹1.59 Lakhs*
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Specification
Fuel Capacity
13 L13.2 L
Kerb Weight
175 kg184 kg
Saddle Height
800 mm788 mm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mmFront :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
ABS
Dual ChannelSingle Channel
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 mm240 mm
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
AlloySpoke
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Max Speed
190 kmph-
Max Power
47.58 PS @ 9400 rpm27.32 PS
Stroke
61.1 mm65 mm
Max Torque
43.5 Nm @ 6700 rpm26.84 Nm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Chain DriveChain Drive
Displacement
457 cc294.72 cc
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Engine Type
2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-WireSingle Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Clutch
Multiplate wet clutch with slipper system-
Cooling System
Liquid CooledLiquid Cooled
No Of Cylinders
21
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only
Valve Per Cylinder
44
Gear Box
6 Speed6 Speed
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Bore
69 mm76 mm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0bs6-2.0
Body Graphics
Yes-
Rear Suspension
Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travelTwin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload
Front Suspension
41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travelTelescopic Forks, 35 mm
Features
Riding Modes
Yes-
Speedometer
DigitalDigital
Odometer
DigitalDigital
Instrument Console
DigitalDigital
Tachometer
Digital-
Tripmeter
Digital-
Seat Type
SplitSingle
Roadside Assistance
Yes-
Console
Digital-
Additional Features
Ride By Wire System-
Pass Switch
YesYes
Passenger Footrest
YesYes
Display
5 Inch TFT-
Tail Light
LED-
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
YesYes
Headlight
LEDLED
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
4,81,3161,83,556
Ex-Showroom Price
4,23,0001,59,431
RTO
33,84012,754
Insurance
24,47611,371
Accessories Charges
00
FastTag Charges
00
Other Charges
00
EMI
10,3453,945
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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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