Jawa Perak vs Jawa 42 Classic
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Jawa Perak vs Jawa 42 Classic. Jawa Perak: 27 hp @ 6,800 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 136 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 Perak
Jawa 42 Classic
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
27 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
136 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
170 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
27 hp @ 6,800 rpm
27 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
28 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
136 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
170 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approx. 28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L, real-world estimate)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Jawa Perak
6.5/10
"A beautiful slow-lane cruiser that prioritises style over substance."
Pros
+Stunning retro bobber styling
+Affordable used pricing
+Relaxed low-stress riding
Cons
−Underwhelming performance above 80kph
−Patchy electrical reliability
−Rear drum brake feels archaic
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
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