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JAWA 42 FJ Vs Indian Chief Dark Horse comparison

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JAWA 42 FJ Price
Indian Chief Dark Horse Price
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New Delhi
₹ 1.84 Lakh
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₹ 23.41 Lakh
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JAWA 42 FJ Vs Indian Chief Dark Horse Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 42 FJ Vs Chief Dark Horse 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 FJ Vs Chief Dark Horse – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Indian Chief Dark Horse in New Delhi starts at ₹ 23.41 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 23.54 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, JAWA 42 FJ price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.84 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 2.04 Lakh for range topping model.

SummaryJAWA 42 FJIndian Chief Dark Horse
Price₹ 1.84 Lakh₹ 23.41 Lakh
ManufacturerJAWAIndian
Body TypeCruiserCruiser
Mileage32.00 KM/L20.00 KM/L
Power28.76 bhp122 bhp
Engine334.0 CC1890.0 CC
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

42 FJ Vs Chief Dark Horse – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Indian Chief Dark Horse base engine returns 20 KM/L. The JAWA 42 FJ base returns 32 KM/L.

42 FJ Vs Chief Dark Horse – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Indian Chief Dark Horse gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the JAWA 42 FJ comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHCAir-cooled Thunderstroke 116 V-twin
Engine CC 334.0 CC1890.0 CC
Engine Power 28.76122
Max Torque 29.62162.00
Top Speed 130 kmph185 kmph
No. of Gears 6 Gears6 Gears
Emission Standard BS6 Phase 2BS6
Valves per Cylinder 44
Cooling System Liquid CooledLiquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery Fuel InjectionClosed Loop Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism Self StartSelf Start

Dimension and Weight

Length 1440 mm2286 mm
Width 833 mm992 mm
Height 790 mm1253 mm
Wheelbase 1440 mm1626 mm
Ground Clearance 178 mm125 mm
Kerb Weight 184 kg304 kg
Seat Height 790 mm662 mm
Chassis Type Double CradleSteel Tube Frame With Cast Aluminum Subframe
Exhaust N/ADual Exhaust w/ Crossover

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity 12.0 L15.1 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity 2.8 LN/A
Mileage 32.00 KM/L20.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range 360 km302 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension Telescopic ForkTelescopic Fork / 132 Mm
Rear Suspension Twin Shock AbsorberDual Shocks W/ Adjustable Preload / 75 Mm
Front Brake Type DiscSingle / Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Front Disc/Drum Size 320 mm300 mm
Rear Brake Type DiscSingle /Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Rear Disc/Drum Size 240 mm300 mm
Tyre Type TubelessTubeless
Front Tyre 100/90-18Pirelli Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Rear Tyre 140/70-17Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Wheel Type AlloyMachine Highlighted Cast Black

Standard Features

Instrument ConsoleDigital DisplayNo
OdometerDigitalNo
SpeedometerDigitalAnalogue
Fuel GaugeDigitalYes
Start MechanismPush-Button StartNo
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes
Stand IndicatorYesNo
Tripmeter CounttickYes
Tripmeter TypeDigitalDigital
TachometerYesDigital
Low Battery IndicatorYesYes
Gear IndicatorYesYes
Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
ClockYesYes
Service Reminder IndicatorYesNo
Pillion Seat TypeSeparateNo
Remote KeyYesNo
Cruise ControlYesNo
12V Charge Port-tick
4 Round Ride Command-tick
Keyless Ignition-tick
Rear Cylinder Deactivation-tick

Safety Features

Traction ControlYesNo
ABSYesNo
Engine Kill SwitchYesYes
Anti-TheftYesNo

Electricals

Head LightLEDLED
Tail LightLEDLED
Turn Signal LampYesYes
DRLsYesYes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)YesYes
Hazard Warning IndicatorYesYes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone ConnectivityYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
Call/SMS AlertsYesYes
GPS & NavigationYesYes
USB Charging PortYesYes
SOSYesYes

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty3 Years2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty3 Years2 Years, Unlimited Miles

Additonal Features

Key Features

USB charge port-tick

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