Jawa 42 vs Yamaha R15 V4

In 2025 Jawa 42 or Yamaha R15 V4 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. Jawa 42 Price starts at Rs. 1.73 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Yamaha R15 V4 Price starts at Rs. 1.84 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). 42 engine makes power and torque 27.32 PS PS & 26.84 Nm. On the other hand, R15 V4 engine makes power & torque 18.4 PS PS & 14.2 Nm respectively. Yamaha offers the R15 V4 in 7 colours. The 42 mileage is around 35 kmpl. The R15 V4 mileage is around 45 kmpl.
42 vs R15 V4 Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS 42 R15 v4
BrandJawaYamaha
Price₹ 1.73 Lakhs₹ 1.84 Lakhs
Mileage35 kmpl45 kmpl
Engine Capacity294.72 cc155 cc
Power27.32 PS PS18.4 PS PS

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42
Vega White Single channel ABS Spoke wheels
₹1.73 Lakhs*
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R15 V4
Metallic Red
₹1.84 Lakhs*
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Specification
Fuel Capacity
13.2 L11 L
Wheelbase
1369 mm1325 mm
Kerb Weight
184 kg142 kg
Saddle Height
788 mm815 mm
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mmFront :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
ABS
Single Channel-
Front Brake Diameter
280 mm282 mm
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-18 Rear :-120/80-17Front :-100/80-17, Rear :-140/70R17
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm220 mm
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
SpokeAlloy
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Max Power
27.32 PS18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Stroke
65 mm58.7 mm
Max Torque
26.84 Nm14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Chain DriveChain Drive
Displacement
294.72 cc155 cc
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHCLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Cooling System
Liquid CooledLiquid Cooled
No Of Cylinders
1-
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only
Valve Per Cylinder
44
Gear Box
6 Speed6 speed
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Emission Type
bs6-2.0bs6
Bore
76 mm58.0 mm
Rear Suspension
Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable PreloadLinked-Type Monocross Suspension
Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks, 35 mmTelescopic upside Down Fork (USD Fork), Dia. 37 mm
Features
Seat Type
SingleSplit
Speedometer
DigitalDigital
Odometer
DigitalDigital
Fuel Gauge
YesDigital
Pass Switch
YesYes
Instrument Console
Digital-
Passenger Footrest
YesYes
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
YesYes
Headlight
LEDLED
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
2,04,7662,13,847
Ex-Showroom Price
1,72,9421,84,400
RTO
12,87316,252
Insurance
18,95113,195
Accessories Charges
00
FastTag Charges
00
Other Charges
00
EMI
4,4014,596
Expert Rating
-
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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