Comparing the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 and the JAWA 42 J side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 is available at ₹111,569, while the JAWA 42 J is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 comes with a 160 cc unit compared to the JAWA 42 J's 334 cc, producing 11.03 kW (15 PS) @ 8,500 rpm and 29.17 PS respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 47.2 Kmpl for the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 versus 32 kmpl for the JAWA 42 J. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air‑cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 160 cc | 334 cc |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, Twin Spark DTS-i , Fuel Injected, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Air cooled | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 11.03 kW (15 PS) @ 8,500 rpm | 29.17 PS |
| Torque | 13.7 Nm @ 7,000 rpm | 29.62 Nm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 L (reserve ~3.8 L) | 12 L |
| Mileage | 47.2 Kmpl | 32 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 156 | 184 |
| Seat Height | 737 | 790 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Single‑channel ABS (front) | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 280 mm Disc ABS | Disc With Floating Caliper 320 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with anti‑friction bush | Telescopic Forks, Ø 41 mm |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock absorbers, 5‑step adjustable | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90-17 49P | 100/90-18, 56H |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-15 66P | 140/70-17, 66H |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tube |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 55/60 W halogen with LED DRL | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V, 4 Ah VRLA | MF Battery |
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| Cluster | Semi‑digital LCD | — |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackSpicy Red | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 111569 | Dual Channel Aurora Green Matte Spoke | 193725 Dual Channel Aurora Green Matte | 194950 Dual Channel Cosmo Blue Matte | 198334 Dual Channel Mystique Copper | 198334 Dual Channel Deep Black Matte Red Clad | 204950 Dual Channel Deep Black Matte Black Clad | 204950 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start |
| Transmission | 5‑speed manual | 6–Speed |









