The theme of transforming old bikes into cult motorcycles is in fashion these days. To add to that list, we have a Hero Super Splendor that has been converted into a Jawa 42.
If you thought Jawa 42 and Hero Super Splendor are not related, think again. In this impressive endeavour, the engine of an 18-year-old Super Splendor has been used to build a Jawa 42 around it. As crazy as this may sound, the aftermarket automobile modification industry is coming up with many such projects and people are looking at such products as affordable alternatives to the original bikes. Also, for a lot of people, it is a passion project in a bid to make their motorcycles look unique and stand out in the crowd.
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Hero Splendor-based Jawa 42
The YouTuber who has posted this video, explains the details of this bike. At the front, there are aftermarket retro round headlamps with grille, small indicators with grille, an analog meter with Java inscription, the handle is borrowed from the FZ, the accelerator and clutch assembly has been kept stock, the shockers have been taken from Pulsar, the disc brake setup comes from Pulsar, the customer mudguards are something that you might have seen in the previous models of the Royal Enfield Bullet, the rims have been changed from 18-inchers to 17-inches with broad tyres, the fuel tank is taken from Royal Enfield and painted matte black with golden stripes and Java marking, there is a custom side panel with a restored engine from the 2004 Super Splendor, the side panel is finished in matte black with golden outlines and 42 moniker.
At the rear, the tyre cover has been borrowed from a Royal Enfield along with taillight and indicators with the black protective grille, a custom grab handle, diamond-cut padded seats, stock exhaust pipe with minor changes to reduce the sound, a new key lock, wiring, sprocket and chain have been changed. All in all, it is not easy to figure out that it is not the original Jawa 42 at first glance.
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In terms of the driving experience, the bike is quite peppy even with the 125 cc engine. The broad tyres help in traction and handling. The fuel mileage will also be decent considering it is a Hero Splendor at heart.
