JAWA 42 Vs Honda Gold Wing comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.59 Lakh

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₹ 42.82 Lakh

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Overview

JAWA 42 Vs Honda Gold Wing Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 42 Vs Gold Wing on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

42 Vs Gold Wing – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Honda Gold Wing in New Delhi starts at ₹ 42.82 Lakh. On the other hand, JAWA 42 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.59 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 1.83 Lakh for range topping model.

Summary	JAWA 42	Honda Gold Wing
Price	₹ 1.59 Lakh	₹ 42.82 Lakh
Manufacturer	JAWA	Honda
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	37.00 KM/L	14.00 KM/L
Power	26.94 bhp @ 7800 rpm bhp	125.00 bhp
Engine	294.7 CC	1833.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

42 Vs Gold Wing – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Honda Gold Wing base engine returns 14 KM/L. The JAWA 42 base returns 37 KM/L.

42 Vs Gold Wing – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Honda Gold Wing gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the JAWA 42 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 24-valve SOHC Flat-6
Engine CC	294.7 CC	1833.0 CC
Engine Power	26.94 Bhp @ 7800 Rpm	125.00
Max Torque	26.84 Nm @ 6100 Rpm	170.00
Top Speed	130 kmph	180 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	7 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION	FI Electronic Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Integrated Starter Generator

Dimension and Weight

Length	2122 mm	2575 mm
Width	789 mm	905 mm
Height	1165 mm	1430 mm
Wheelbase	1369 mm	1695 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	130 mm
Kerb Weight	184 kg	390 kg
Seat Height	788 mm	745 mm
Chassis Type	Double Cradle	Aluminium Die-Cast, Twin Tube

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	13.2 L	21.1 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.8 L	3.5 L
Mileage	37.00 KM/L	14.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	435 km	295 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	TELESCOPIC FORKS, ø 35 Mm	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	TWIN SHOCK ABSORBER, GAS FILLED WITH ADJUSTABLE PRELOAD	Pro-link
Front Brake Type	Single Channel ABS	Dual Hydraulic Disc With 6-piston Calliper, Floating Rotors And Sintered Metal Pads
Front Disc/Drum Size	280 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc With 3-piston Calliper And Sintered Metal Pads
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	316 mm
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Front Tyre	ALLOY WHEEL - 90/90-18, 51P (Tubeless)	130/70R18 M/C 63H
Rear Tyre	ALLOY WHEEL - 120/80-17, 61P (Tubeless)	200/55R16 M/C 77H
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digi-Analog	7-inch TFT Disp
Odometer	Digital Display	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Electric Start	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Tripmeter Count
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	NO	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Seat Type	Standard	Split
Remote Key	No	Yes
Cruise Control	No	Yes
7-Speed Automatic DCT	-
ABS	-
Audio	-
Engineering	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	Yes
ABS	Dual Channel	Dual Channel
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	Yes

Electricals

Head Light	Halogen	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	No	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
SOS	No	Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	2 Years / 24,000 Km	2 Years

Additonal Features

7-inch TFT screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	-
Airbag	-
Dual Combined Brake System	-
Electrically Adjustable Windscreen	-
Four Riding Modes - Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain	-
Gyrocompass Navigation	-
Hill Start Assist	-
Honda Selectable Torque Control	-
Idling Stop and an airbag too	-
Smart Key Operation	-

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