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₹2 Lakh

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Jawa 42Edit
₹1.85 Lakh

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₹3,693

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹3,415

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Rating
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4.5

Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air Oil Cooled Engine
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Displacement
349.34 cc
294.72 cc
Max Torque
27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
26.84 Nm
No. of Cylinders
1
1
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
2
4
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Clutch
Wet, Multi Plate
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Ignition
Electronic Fuel Injection
-
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 Speed
Bore
72 mm
76 mm
Stroke
85.8 mm
65 mm
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
11:1
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 4 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Caliper - Front
2 Piston
2 Piston
Caliper - Rear
1 Piston
1 Piston

Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Navigation
-
Roadside Assistance
USB Charging Port
-
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Techometer
Digital
-
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
Lubrication - Wet sump forced lubrication, Engine Oil Grade - Sae 15 W 50 Api, Sl Grade, Jaso Ma 2 Semi Synthetic, Air Cleaner - Paper Element
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Seat Type
Single
Single
Clock
-
Passenger Footrest

Mobile Application
-
Service Due Indicator
Pass Switch
Clock
-
Additional Features
Lubrication - Wet sump forced lubrication, Engine Oil Grade - Sae 15 W 50 Api, Sl Grade, Jaso Ma 2 Semi Synthetic, Air Cleaner - Paper Element
-
Passenger Footrest
Engine Kill Switch
Display
-
Saree Guard
Hazard Warning Lights
-
Speedometer
-
Digital
Odometer
-
Digital
Tripmeter
-
Digital

City Mileage
41.88 kmpl
-
Overall Mileage
41.88 kmpl
33 kmpl
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
8.25s
-
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)
13.94s
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Quarter Mile
18.74s @ 109.43kmph
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Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)
6.00s
-
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)
8.18s
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Braking (60-0 Kmph)
20.09m
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Braking (80-0 Kmph)
34.40m
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Braking (100-0 Kmph)
51.08m
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Body Type
Cruiser Bikes, Roadster Bikes
Roadster Bikes

Width
845 mm
833 mm
Length
2140 mm
2071 mm
Height
1140 mm
1065 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 L
12.5 L
Fuel Reserve
3 L
2.8 L
Saddle Height
765 mm
788 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
165 mm
Wheelbase
1400 mm
1369 mm
Kerb Weight
191 kg
182 kg
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail

Headlight
LED
LED
Taillight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
DRLs
-
LED Taillights
-
Low Battery Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator

Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
270 mm
240 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
23 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32 psi
23 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36 psi
30 psi

0-100 Kmph (sec)
13.94s
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Top Speed
114 kmph
130 kmph

Peak Power
20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
27.32 PS
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
-
Transmission
Manual
Manual

Suspension Front
Telescopic, 41 mm Forks, 130 mm Travel
Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm
Suspension Rear
Twin Tube Emulsion Shock Absorbers With 6 Step Adjustable Preload
Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-140/70-17
Front :-90/90-18 Rear :-120/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type
Alloy
Alloy
Frame
Twin Downtube Spine Frame
Double Cradle
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
1st Service
500 Kms/45 Days
1000 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
5000 Kms/180 Days
6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
10000 Kms/365 Days
12000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
15000 Kms
18000 Kms

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
4 Years or 50,000 Km
Roadside Assistance
Mobile Application
-

Navigation assist
-
Low battery alert

Digital Display Type
LCD
-
No. of Tripmeters
2
-
Gear Indicator
Hazard Warning Indicator
High Beam Indicator
-
Malfunction Indicator
Engine Temperature Indicator
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Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Comparison with similar bikes

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Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

Royal Enfield Meteor 350

  • ​Extremely comfortable cruiser ergonomics with a relaxed feet-forward riding position.
  • Refined 349cc J-Series engine delivers smooth performance with minimal vibrations.
  • Excellent highway stability and effortless cruising at 90–100 km/h.
  • Low 765 mm seat height makes it accessible for riders of different heights.
  • Premium build quality with solid metal body panels and excellent fit and finish.
  • Practical touring features like Tripper Navigation, Type-C charging port, and LED headlamp.
  • Good real-world mileage of 35–38 kmpl and an impressive 500+ km tank range.
  • Standard dual-channel ABS inspires confidence during braking.
  • Strong Royal Enfield service network with affordable maintenance and good resale value.
    Ideal for long-distance touring while remaining comfortable for daily commuting.

Jawa 42

  • ​Sporty retro styling with strong road presence.
  • Refined 294cc engine delivers responsive performance.
  • Agile handling makes city riding effortless.
  • Comfortable ergonomics suit daily commutes and weekend rides.
  • Dual-channel ABS comes as standard for added safety.
  • Good balance of performance, mileage, and value.

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