BSA Gold Star vs Jawa 42 FJ

BSA Gold Star Price starts at Rs. 2.99 Lakh which is Rs. 99,858 costlier than base model of Jawa 42 FJ priced at Rs. 1.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BSA Gold Star is 25 kmpl whereas the mileage of Jawa 42 FJ is 32 kmpl. In technical specifications, BSA Gold Star is powered by 652 cc engine , while Jawa 42 FJ is powered by 334 cc engine. BSA Gold Star is available in 6 different colours while Jawa 42 FJ comes with 5 colours. The Comparison BSA Gold Star vs Jawa 42 FJ can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Gold Star vs 42 FJ

Key Highlights Gold Star Highland Green And Insignia Red42 FJ Dual Channel Aurora Green Matte Spoke
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Engine Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power 45.6 PS @ 6500 rpm 29.1 PS
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Gold Star vs 42 FJ Key Highlights

Basic Info BSA Gold Star Highland Green And Insignia RedJawa Motorcycles 42 FJ Dual Channel Aurora Green Matte Spoke
Rating
3 reviews
6 reviews
Brand Name BSA Jawa Motorcycles
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Engine Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power 45.6 PS @ 6500 rpm 29.1 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BSA Gold Star Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue ...
EMI
Rs. 8,187 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,737 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 22,530 Gold Star Insurance Rs. 5,675 42 FJ Insurance
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Engine Type
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled Engine
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
652 cc
334 cc
Max Power
45.6 PS @ 6500 rpm
29.1 PS
Max Torque
55 Nm @ 4000 rpm
29.6 Nm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
81 mm
Stroke
...
65 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.5
11:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
25 kmpl
32 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70-17
Front :-100/90-18, Rear :-140/70-17
Peak Power
45.6 PS @ 6500 rpm
29.1 PS
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Spoke

Seat height
782 mm
790 mm
Wheelbase
1425 mm
1440 mm
Ground Clearance
...
178 mm
Fuel Capacity
12 Liters
12 Liters
Kerb Weight
201 Kg
184 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Saddle Height
782 mm
790 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
255 mm
240 mm

USB charging port
...
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
LED

Frame
...
Double Cradle
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Street Bikes, Cruiser Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console
Analogue
Digital
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
...
Speedometer
Analogue
...
Tachometer
Analogue
...
Tripmeter
Analogue
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Analogue
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
...

Is BSA Gold Star Better Than Jawa 42 FJ?

63% users have chosen BSA Gold Star over Jawa 42 FJ in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 14 users have also rated BSA Gold Star and Jawa 42 FJ on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences BSA Gold Star is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Jawa 42 FJ is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor 42 FJ Gold Star
Mileage 2.5 3.7
Performance 2.5 4.3
Comfort 4.0 4.3
Maintenance 2.5 3.7
Features 5.0 4.3
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Which bike is best between BSA Gold Star vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ?
As per the users experiences BSA Gold Star is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Jawa 42 FJ is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper BSA Gold Star vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ?
The Jawa 42 FJ is cheaper than BSA Gold Star by Rs. 99,858.
Which bike offers better performance BSA Gold Star vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ?
For the Highland Green And Insignia Red version, 652 cc Petrol engine of Gold Star produces 45.6 PS @ 6500 rpm of power and 55 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Dual Channel Aurora Green Matte Spoke version, 334 cc Petrol engine of 42 FJ produces 29.1 PS of power and 29.6 Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the BSA Gold Star has better performance.

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