Jawa 350 Standard vs Jawa 42 Classic
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Jawa 350 Standard vs Jawa 42 Classic. Jawa 350 Standard: 18 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 155 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Jawa 42 Classic: 27 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 170 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Jawa 350 Standard
Jawa 42 Classic
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
27 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
170 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
18 hp @ 5,250 rpm
27 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
28 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
155 kg (wet/curb weight)
170 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L, real-world estimate)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Jawa 350 Standard
6.5/10
"Charming urban cruiser, but don't expect performance beyond steady commuting."
Pros
+Distinctive retro styling
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Smooth parallel twin engine
Cons
−Weak power delivery overall
−Soft, vague suspension
−Parts availability regionally patchy
Jawa 42 Classic
6.5/10
"Charming urban toy, but verify everything before handing over cash."
Pros
+Genuinely lovely retro styling
+Lightweight and city-friendly
+Smooth low-rev character
Cons
−Patchy pre-2021 build quality
−Electrical gremlins are common
−Thin dealer service network
Top 10 Accessories
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