Jawa motorcycles have been one of the most cherished cruisers across India ever since their resurrection two years ago. There are a plethora of customizations based on the Jawa 42 out in the world though, its newly customized adventure tourer avatar by Bombay Custom Works is worth all the attention.

The customizers have officially gone behind the retro-classic profile of the cruiser and exchanged it for an off-roading adventure motorcycle profile that also features some scrambler-inspired bits. The rugged design language of the cruiser has been adorned with dual-purpose tyres as well as a raised handlebar unit which has been further mated to knuckle guards adding to the authenticity.

The customizers at Bombay Custom Works have imparted the motorcycle with a custom exhaust unit while the underskin has been protected with a custom bash plate. The pinstripes available on the fuel tank as well as the toolbox of the stock motorcycle have been kept the same while the front and rear profile has been tweaked a bit.

The customized Jawa 42 Adventure Tourer has been equipped with a redesigned front fender while the round headlight unit at the front is housed in a distinctive guard. The customizers have further offered the motorcycle a custom metal saddle holder while the rear has been offered a unique LED taillight strip positioned at the rear mudguard. The crash guard on the customized cruiser features auxiliary lights for additional safety while touring. The overall black colour scheme further adds to its rugged outlook.

The adventure-ready customized Jawa Forty Two continues to feature a 293cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that is good for 27HP of maximum power and 28Nm of peak torque. The engine remains mated to a 6-speed gearbox.

Top 5 Best Selling Scooters Of October 2020: Honda Activa Tops List, Suzuki Access 125 Still The Highest Selling 125cc

1. Honda Activa

For years, the Honda Activa has been at the top of the sales charts, no scooter coming within touching distance of it. It has sold 42,000 fewer units this year, which could be a slightly worrying thing for Honda.It is also not the leader in the overall two-wheeler sales charts, the Hero Splendor outselling the Honda by nearly 75,000 units. Will November be fruitful for Honda? We shall have to wait for the results to arrive.

2.TVS Jupiter

The TVS Jupiter has reclaimed the second spot after slipping to third a few months ago. It has performed on par with its score from Oct ’19, selling 74,149 units this year. The Jupiter did get a disc brake option, becoming the only 110cc scooter in the country to get the safety aid. Hopefully, buyers will prioritise getting the safety feature in the coming months.

3. Suzuki Access 125

The Suzuki Access 125 has been our benchmark in the 125cc scooter space for years. Its success in the sales charts is reflective of just how good the scooter is. There has been a slight dip of around 1000 units from Oct ’19 to Oct ’20. Still, 52,551 units sold is a great figure for Suzuki. Plus, now it comes with a Bluetooth-enabled dash, helping you stay connected on the go.

4. Honda Dio

India’s first fun and the youthful scooter is the fourth highest-selling scooter in October 2020, selling 44,046 units, 7000 more than in October 2019. Expect this number to grow with the arrival of the Repsol Edition Dio, which costs just Rs 2,500 more than the Deluxe version.

5. TVS NTorq 125

The TVS NTorq 125 has always been a hit amongst younger buyers, offering a great balance between performance and sensibility. The past month saw the arrival of the NTorq Marvel Edition scooters, which would have definitely helped drive more sales. TVS sold almost 7,500 units more of the scooter this year than in the same month last year.

The two-wheeler market has seen steady growth, returning to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels of sales already. The past month has seen a great run-up to the festive period with some two-wheelers exceeding the number of units sold in October 2019. Here are the top five scooters sold in October 2020: