Jawa 42 vs Suzuki Gixxer 250

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

Jawa

42

From ₹1.85 Lakh

42 version

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Suzuki

Gixxer 250

From ₹1.85 Lakh

Gixxer 250 version

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Jawa 42Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory · ₹1.85 Lakh

Only differences

Suzuki Gixxer 250Gixxer 250 · ₹1.85 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 42: ₹1.85 Lakh Gixxer 250: ₹1.85 Lakh (ahead) Gixxer 250 ₹425 cheaper

Braking 42: Dual-channel ABS Gixxer 250: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage 42: 33 kmpl Gixxer 250: Not published Claimed

Power 42: 27.3 PS (ahead) Gixxer 250: 26.5 PS Torque 26.84 vs 22.2 Nm

Weight 42: 172 kg Gixxer 250: 156 kg Seat height 765 vs 800 mm

Versions 42: 6 (ahead) Gixxer 250: 1

Pick the 42 for more power and more versions.

Pick the Gixxer 250 for the lower price.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.85 Lakh

On-road in

₹2.1 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹3,532 a month

₹3,525 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

27.3 PS

26.5 PS

Torque

26.84 Nm

22.2 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

33 kmpl

Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

294.72 cc

249 cc

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Suzuki Oil Cooling System (SOCS) FI

Bore x Stroke

76.0 mm x 65.0 mm

76.0 mm x 54.9 mm (Short-stroke)

Compression Ratio

11.0:1

10.7:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Oil Cooled (Suzuki Oil Cooling System SOCS)

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

Clutch

Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch

Wet Multiplate Clutch

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 280 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper

Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston axial caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 1-piston caliper (Drum on base)

Single Disc, 220 mm, Nissin 1-piston floating caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS (280 mm front and 240 mm rear discs)

Dual Channel ABS

Wheel Type

Alloy wheels

17-inch Cast Aluminium Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

Front Tyre Size

90/90-18 Tubeless

110/70-R17 Tubeless

Rear Tyre Size

120/80-17 Tubeless

150/60-R17 Radial Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

35 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (135 mm travel)

41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (130 mm travel)

Rear Suspension

Twin gas-canister hydraulic shock absorbers (5-step preload adjustable)

Swingarm-mounted Monoshock (7-step preload adjustable, 120 mm travel)

Frame Type

Double Cradle Tubular Steel Frame

Tubular Steel Diamond Frame

Wheelbase

1369 mm

1345 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm

Dimensions

Length

2090 mm

2010 mm

Width

785 mm

805 mm

Height

1100 mm

1035 mm

Seat Height

765 mm

800 mm

Kerb Weight

172 kg (Single Channel) / 182 kg (Dual Channel)

156 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 L (Reserve 2.5 L)

12.0 L (Reserve 2.4 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Offset Asymmetric Analogue Speedometer with LCD Digital Inset

Fully Digital LCD Instrument Console with Bluetooth Ride Connect

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Bluetooth turn-by-turn navigation, phone battery, caller ID on Ride Connect)

Navigation

Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Suzuki Ride Connect)

USB Charging

Yes (USB charging port on 2024 update)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

None

Traction Control

Quickshifter

Cruise Control

Lights

Headlight

Halogen Multi-reflector with Matte Black mask (LED available on 2.1)

Full LED Octagonal Headlamp with matte black surround

Taillight

LED

Full LED Taillamp

Turn Indicators

Bulb / Matte Black bullet style

Bulb / Clear lens

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single-piece tuck-and-roll flat seat with bar-end mirrors

Split Stepped Sport Seat with dual-barrel exhaust

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

6 versions

1 version

Price range

₹1.85 Lakh – ₹1.9 Lakh

₹1.85 Lakh

Colours

5 colours

3 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

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory₹1.85 Lakh Gixxer 250₹1.85 Lakh Gixxer 250 ₹425 less

On-road price in six cities

42 Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory against Gixxer 250 Gixxer 250

City	42	Gixxer 250	Gap
Mumbai	₹2.16 Lakh	₹2.15 Lakh	Gixxer 250 ₹479 less
Pune	₹2.16 Lakh	₹2.15 Lakh	Gixxer 250 ₹479 less
New Delhi	₹2.1 Lakh	₹2.1 Lakh	Gixxer 250 ₹466 less
Bengaluru	₹2.29 Lakh	₹2.28 Lakh	Gixxer 250 ₹509 less
Chennai	₹2.18 Lakh	₹2.17 Lakh	Gixxer 250 ₹483 less
Hyderabad	₹2.23 Lakh	₹2.23 Lakh	Gixxer 250 ₹495 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 or the Gixxer 250?

The Gixxer 250, by ₹425 on the versions compared here: 42 Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory at ₹1.85 Lakh against Gixxer 250 Gixxer 250 at ₹1.85 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.1 Lakh against ₹2.1 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The 42 Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory makes 27.3 PS and 26.84 Nm and the Gixxer 250 Gixxer 250 makes 26.5 PS and 22.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,532 a month for the 42 and ₹3,525 for the Gixxer 250, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.