Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Jawa 42

In 2026 Bajaj Dominar 250 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. Bajaj Dominar 250 Price starts at Rs. 1.77 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Jawa 42 Price starts at Rs. 1.85 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). Dominar 250 engine makes power and torque 27 PS PS & 23.5 Nm. On the other hand, 42 engine makes power & torque 27.32 PS PS & 26.84 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Dominar 250 in 2 colours. The Dominar 250 mileage is around 35.03 kmpl. The 42 mileage is around 33 kmpl.
Dominar 250 vs 42 Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Dominar 250 42
BrandBajajJawa
Price₹ 1.77 Lakhs₹ 1.85 Lakhs
Mileage35.03 kmpl33 kmpl
Engine Capacity248.77 cc294.72 cc
Power27 PS PS27.32 PS PS

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Dominar 250
₹1.77 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
Ground Clearance
157 mm-
Length
2156 mm-
Wheelbase
1453 mm1369 mm
Height
1112 mm-
Kerb Weight
180 kg184 kg
Saddle Height
800 mm788 mm
Width
836 mm-
ABS
Dual ChannelSingle Channel
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
AlloySpoke
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Range
416 km-
Max Speed
132 kmph-
Max Power
27 PS @ 8500 rpm27.32 PS
Stroke
61.1 mm65 mm
Max Torque
23.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm26.84 Nm
Transmission
ManualManual
Displacement
248.8 cc294.72 cc
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Cooling System
Liquid CooledLiquid Cooled
Clutch
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch-
No Of Cylinders
11
Starting
Self StartSelf Start Only
Valve Per Cylinder
44
Bore
72 mm76 mm
Emission Type
BS6 Phase 2Bbs6-2.0
Chassis
Beam type perimeter frame-
Rear Suspension
Multi-step adjustable Mono shock with Nitrox, Wheel stroke of 110mmTwin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload
Front Suspension
Telescopic, 37mm USD Fork, 135mm travelTelescopic Forks, 35 mm
Features
Music Control
Yes-
Speedometer
DigitalDigital
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes-
Odometer
DigitalDigital
Fuel Gauge
DigitalYes
Clock
Yes-
Instrument Console
DigitalDigital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes-
Mobile Application
Yes-
Tachometer
Digital-
Tripmeter
Digital-
Console
Digital-
Additional Features
4 ABS ride modes on a Mechanical Throttle Body (MTB)-
Pass Switch
YesYes
USB Charging Port
Yes-
Battery Capacity
12V, 8Ah-
Low Battery Indicator
Yes-
Tail Light
LED-
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
YesYes
Headlight
LEDLED
Battery Type
VRLA-
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹2,02,962₹1,83,556
Ex-Showroom Price
₹1,77,124₹1,59,431
RTO
₹14,169₹12,754
Insurance
₹11,669₹11,371
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹0₹0
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹4,362₹3,945
Expert Rating
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Pros and Cons

Pros

Extremely well styled and is an absolute head turnerBrings a brand of exclusivity to the garageEngine offers decent performance for the setup

Cons

Not the most practical motorcycle for daiy-to-day ridingStiff ride quality could be a deal breaker for someThe low ground clearance ends up scraping the belly too often

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