The Jawa All-Stars 42 FJ treatment makes a ridiculously affordable bit of entry-level forbidden fruit even more tempting.If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn moreSometimes, all it takes is a surface-level twist to renew our enthusiasm for an already compelling product that deserves a closer look.It's sort of like when you get a haircut or freshen up your wardrobe and find yourself hitting the streets with renewed swagger.At a price roughly equivalent to $2,258, the top-end Chrome edition would still be a steal if it ever reached the USA. - Credit: JawaOn that note, behold the latest edition of Jawa's 42 FJ, a bike I waxed ecstatic about late last year with the news the Czech-born, India-made retro moto was headed to France.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe new Jawa All Stars 42 FJ treatment has me daydreaming the moto might someday cross another border and reach American shores.Star powerThe All Stars treatment is, as the name suggests, pretty focused on that five-pointed icon, with stars popping up on all six variants of the bike.The All Stars treatment is built around one idea: five-pointed stars appearing across all six variants of the bike. - Credit: JawaThe most compelling is the Chrome variant, which is slightly pricier but would still be an absolute steal if it ever did come to stateside: ₹2,15,942, which roughly converts to $2,258.Its brethren, all priced between the equivalent of $2,100 and $2,200, are dressed in Nebula Blue, Matte Black (Red Clad) and Matte Black (Black Clad), Aurora Green and Red.Power comes from a 334cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC single-cylinder engine, the same unit found in the standard 42 FJ. - Credit: JawaFor a variety of reasons, those prices would rise significantly if they ever did come our way, but even doubled numbers would still make them a fetching proposition.AdvertisementAdvertisementAfter all, these bikes retain all the mechanical features that make the standard 42 FJ such a punchy entry-level fun machine already.A 31.4-inch seat height and 406-pound curb weight keep the intimidation factor low for newer riders. - Credit: JawaThe engine is a 334cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC single-cylinder engine producing 29 horsepower at 7,500 rpm and 22 ft-lbs of peak torque at 5,500 rpm.These figures are more approachable than they are adrenalized, but newer riders looking to rip around the city and try some two-lane twisties should find plenty of joy here.Suspension comes from 41mm telescopic forks and gas-charged twin rear shocks with five-step preload adjustment. - Credit: JawaAfter all, the intimidation factor is relatively low, thanks in part to a seat height of 31.4 inches and a curb weight of 406 pounds.Suspension-wise, the bike rides on 41mm telescopic forks and gas-charged twin rear shock absorbers with five-step preload adjustment, while braking is handled by a 320mm front disc and 240mm rear disc, backed up by dual-channel ABS.Despite its retro look, the All Stars 42 FJ includes a fully digital instrument cluster and LED lighting throughout. - Credit: JawaWhile the aesthetic is decidedly retro, the bike boasts at least a couple of modern touches: a fully digital instrument cluster and LED lighting, ensuring no matter how dark it gets, this All Star will shine.Availability and pricingThe Jawa All Stars 42 FJ hits the Indian market starting at ₹2,01,942, which roughly converts to $2,111 USD.AdvertisementAdvertisementJawa All Stars 42 FJ Learn More About the Author:Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men's Health, Men's Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone's bike seat is at the proper height.Want to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure our independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.