Jawa 42 FJ vs Yezdi Roadster

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Jawa

42 FJ

From ₹2.02 Lakh

42 FJ version

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Yezdi

Roadster

From ₹1.99 Lakh

Roadster version

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Jawa 42 FJJawa 42 FJ All Stars Aurora Green · ₹2.02 Lakh

Only differences

Yezdi RoadsterSmoke Grey · ₹1.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 42 FJ: ₹2.02 Lakh Roadster: ₹1.99 Lakh (ahead) Roadster ₹1,973 cheaper

Braking 42 FJ: Dual-channel ABS Roadster: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage 42 FJ: 32 kmpl (ahead) Roadster: 29.06 kmpl ARAI claim

Power 42 FJ: 29.1 PS Roadster: 29.1 PS Torque 29.62 vs 29.7 Nm

Weight 42 FJ: 184 kg Roadster: 184 kg Seat height 790 vs 790 mm

Versions 42 FJ: 6 (ahead) Roadster: 5

Pick the 42 FJ for better claimed mileage and more versions.

Pick the Roadster for the lower price.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹2.02 Lakh

₹1.99 Lakh

On-road in

₹2.29 Lakh

₹2.27 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹3,846 a month

₹3,809 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

29.1 PS

Torque

29.62 Nm

29.7 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

32 kmpl

29.06 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

334 cc

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI (Alpha2)

Bore x Stroke

81.0 mm x 65.0 mm

Compression Ratio

11.0:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

Clutch

Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper

Single Disc, 320 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 1-piston caliper

Single Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS (Continental)

Wheel Type

Multi-Spoke Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels (or Wire-Spoke)

Cast Aluminium Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels (18-inch Front / 17-inch Rear)

Front Tyre Size

100/90-18 Tubeless

100/90-18 Tubeless (MRF Zapper)

Rear Tyre Size

140/70-17 Tubeless

130/80-17 Tubeless (MRF Zapper)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (135 mm travel)

41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork with rubber gaiters (135 mm travel)

Rear Suspension

Twin gas-charged shock absorbers (5-step preload adjustable, 100 mm travel)

Twin gas-canister hydraulic shock absorbers (5-step preload adjustable, 100 mm travel)

Frame Type

Double Cradle Tubular Steel Frame

Wheelbase

1440 mm

Ground Clearance

178 mm

175 mm

Dimensions

Length

2140 mm

2090 mm

Width

820 mm

Height

1110 mm

Seat Height

790 mm

Kerb Weight

184 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

12.0 L (Reserve 2.0 L)

12.5 L (Reserve 2.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Full-Digital Off-Set LCD Round Console

Circular Digital LCD Console (Offset handlebar-mounted with Gear Indicator)

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Turn-by-turn navigation & connectivity)

No / Optional

Navigation

Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation)

USB Charging

Yes (USB charging port)

Yes (Dual Type-A & Type-C USB charging ports)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

None

Traction Control

Quickshifter

Cruise Control

Lights

Headlight

Full LED Headlamp with integrated horizontal DRL

Full LED Round Headlamp with integrated LED DRL ring

Taillight

LED

Turn Indicators

LED

Bulb / Incandescent (Matte Black bullet style)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Premium single-piece stepped roadster seat with brushed aluminium tank inserts

Two-piece stepped roadster seat with cushioned passenger backrest

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

6 versions

5 versions

Price range

₹2.02 Lakh – ₹2.16 Lakh

₹1.99 Lakh – ₹2.12 Lakh

Colours

6 colours

5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

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Petrol, manual

Jawa 42 FJ All Stars Aurora Green₹2.02 Lakh Smoke Grey₹1.99 Lakh Roadster ₹1,973 less

On-road price by city

42 FJ Jawa 42 FJ All Stars Aurora Green against Roadster Smoke Grey

City	42 FJ	Roadster	Gap
Mumbai	₹2.37 Lakh	₹2.35 Lakh	Roadster ₹2,244 less
Pune	₹2.37 Lakh	₹2.35 Lakh	Roadster ₹2,244 less
New Delhi	₹2.29 Lakh	₹2.27 Lakh	Roadster ₹2,164 less
Bengaluru	₹2.49 Lakh	₹2.47 Lakh	Roadster ₹2,363 less
Chennai	₹2.37 Lakh	₹2.35 Lakh	Roadster ₹2,244 less
Hyderabad	₹2.49 Lakh	₹2.41 Lakh	Roadster ₹8,362 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the 42 FJ or the Roadster?

The Roadster, by ₹1,973 on the versions compared here: 42 FJ Jawa 42 FJ All Stars Aurora Green at ₹2.02 Lakh against Roadster Smoke Grey at ₹1.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.29 Lakh against ₹2.27 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The 42 FJ claims 32 kmpl against 29.06 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The 42 FJ Jawa 42 FJ All Stars Aurora Green makes 29.1 PS and 29.62 Nm and the Roadster Smoke Grey makes 29.1 PS and 29.7 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,846 a month for the 42 FJ and ₹3,809 for the Roadster, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.