Jawa 42 vs Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0

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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Yamaha

MT-15 Ver 2.0

From ₹1.66 Lakh

MT-15 Ver 2.0 version

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Jawa 42Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory · ₹1.85 Lakh

Only differences

Yamaha MT-15 Ver 2.0MT-15 Ver 2.0 Standard · ₹1.66 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 42: ₹1.85 Lakh MT-15 Ver 2.0: ₹1.66 Lakh (ahead) MT-15 Ver 2.0 ₹19,332 cheaper

Braking 42: Dual-channel ABS MT-15 Ver 2.0: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage 42: 33 kmpl MT-15 Ver 2.0: 45 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power 42: 27.3 PS (ahead) MT-15 Ver 2.0: 18.4 PS Torque 26.84 vs 14.2 Nm

Weight 42: 172 kg MT-15 Ver 2.0: 141 kg Seat height 765 vs 810 mm

Versions 42: 6 (ahead) MT-15 Ver 2.0: 2

Pick the 42 for more power and more versions.

Pick the MT-15 Ver 2.0 for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.85 Lakh

₹1.66 Lakh

On-road in

₹2.1 Lakh

₹1.89 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹3,532 a month

₹3,176 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

27.3 PS

18.4 PS

Torque

26.84 Nm

14.2 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

33 kmpl

45 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

294.72 cc

155.0 cc

Engine Type

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

4-Stroke, 4-Valve Liquid-Cooled SOHC with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA)

Bore x Stroke

76.0 mm x 65.0 mm

58.0 x 58.7 mm

Compression Ratio

11.0:1

11.6:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

6-Speed Manual with Assist & Slipper Clutch

Clutch

Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch

Assist & Slipper Clutch

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 280 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper

282 mm Disc

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

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

220 mm Disc

ABS/CBS Type

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

Dual Channel ABS Standard

Wheel Type

Alloy wheels

Alloy Wheels with Coloured Rims

Front Tyre Size

90/90-18 Tubeless

100/80-17 M/C 52P (Tubeless)

Rear Tyre Size

120/80-17 Tubeless

140/70-R17 M/C 66H (Tubeless Radial)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

35 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (135 mm travel)

37 mm Golden Upside Down (USD) Telescopic Forks

Rear Suspension

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

Linked-Type Monocross Suspension with Aluminium Swingarm

Frame Type

Double Cradle Tubular Steel Frame

Deltabox Frame

Wheelbase

1369 mm

1,325 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm

170 mm

Dimensions

Length

2090 mm

2,015 mm

Width

785 mm

800 mm

Height

1100 mm

1,070 mm

Seat Height

765 mm

810 mm

Kerb Weight

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

141 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 L (Reserve 2.5 L)

10.0 Litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Offset Asymmetric Analogue Speedometer with LCD Digital Inset

Full Digital Inverted LCD Instrument Console with Gear Shift Light & Y-Connect

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Yamaha Y-Connect Bluetooth)

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts, Fuel Consumption Tracker & Maintenance Recommendations

USB Charging

Yes (USB charging port on 2024 update)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

None

Traction Control

Traction Control System (TCS Standard)

Quickshifter

Cruise Control

Lights

Headlight

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

Bi-Functional LED Projector Headlamp with Twin Futuristic Eyebrow LED DRLs ('Dark Side of Japan')

Taillight

LED

Minimalist LED Tail Lamp

Turn Indicators

Bulb / Matte Black bullet style

LED Turn Indicators Standard (Deluxe)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

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

Single Piece Stepped Sport Seat

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

None

Choice

Versions

6 versions

2 versions

Price range

₹1.85 Lakh – ₹1.9 Lakh

₹1.66 Lakh – ₹1.76 Lakh

Colours

5 colours

7 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 MT-15 Ver 2.0 DLX TFT₹1.76 Lakh MT-15 Ver 2.0 ₹9,212 less

On-road price by city

42 Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory against MT-15 Ver 2.0 MT-15 Ver 2.0 Standard

City	42	MT-15 Ver 2.0	Gap
Mumbai	₹2.16 Lakh	₹1.94 Lakh	MT-15 Ver 2.0 ₹21,788 less
Pune	₹2.16 Lakh	₹1.94 Lakh	MT-15 Ver 2.0 ₹21,788 less
New Delhi	₹2.1 Lakh	₹1.89 Lakh	MT-15 Ver 2.0 ₹21,207 less
Bengaluru	₹2.29 Lakh	₹2.06 Lakh	MT-15 Ver 2.0 ₹23,141 less
Chennai	₹2.18 Lakh	₹1.96 Lakh	MT-15 Ver 2.0 ₹21,981 less
Hyderabad	₹2.23 Lakh	₹2.01 Lakh	MT-15 Ver 2.0 ₹22,560 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 MT-15 Ver 2.0?

The MT-15 Ver 2.0, by ₹19,332 on the versions compared here: 42 Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory at ₹1.85 Lakh against MT-15 Ver 2.0 MT-15 Ver 2.0 Standard at ₹1.66 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.1 Lakh against ₹1.89 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The MT-15 Ver 2.0 claims 45 kmpl against 33 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The 42 Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory makes 27.3 PS and 26.84 Nm and the MT-15 Ver 2.0 MT-15 Ver 2.0 Standard makes 18.4 PS and 14.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,532 a month for the 42 and ₹3,176 for the MT-15 Ver 2.0, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.