Comparing the Bajaj Chetak EV and the JAWA 42 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Chetak EV is available at ₹99,900, while the JAWA 42 is priced at a price on request. 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 | — | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | — | 294.7 cc |
| Engine Type | Electric motor, 3-phase permanent magnet synchronous | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC |
| Power | — | 27.3 PS |
| Torque | 20 Nm @ 1,950 rpm | 26.8 Nm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 13.2 L |
| Mileage | — | 33 kmpl |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 72 | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | — | 184 |
| Seat Height | 775 | 788 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | — | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 130 mm Disc | Disc Front 280 mm, Caliper - Front 2 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Single Sided Leading Link | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum | Disc Front 240 mm, Caliper - Rear 1Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock | Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90-12 | Alloy/Spokes wheel - 90/90-18, 51P |
| Rear Tyre | 90/100-12 | Alloy/Spokes Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy/Spokes |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED with DRLs (as per official visuals) | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| 0–40 km/h (s) | 2.8 | — |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | Yes | — |
| App Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Battery | 3.0 kWh (Series 30) / 3.5 kWh (Series 35) | MF Battery |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 3.5 | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | — |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | 3 | — |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | Yes | — |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | 0.95 | — |
| Charging Port Type | Proprietary | — |
| Charging Time (Standard) | 3 h 25 mins | — |
| Cluster | Fully digital colored LCD, Bluetooth‑linked, with navigation capability (Series 35) | — |
| Color Options | Brooklyn BlackHazelnutIndigo MetallicMatte Scarlett Red / Scarlet RedRacing RedPista GreenLime YellowAzure BlueCyber WhiteMatte Coarse GreyMatt GreyMoon White | Vega WhiteVoyager RedAsteroid GreyOdyssey BlackNebula BlueCelestial Copper MatteOrion Red MatteSirius White MatteAll Star Black MatteCosmic Rock Dual ToneCelestial Copper Matte Dual ToneStarship Blue Dual ToneInfinity Black Matte Dual ToneCosmic Carbon Dual ToneIvory |
| Connectivity Features | Bluetooth, Smartphone Connectivity, Navigation, Call Alerts, Music Control, Ride Statistics | — |
| Drive Modes | Eco, Sports | — |
| Final Drive Type | belt | — |
| Fuel System | — | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | IP67 | — |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | 4.2 | — |
| Motor Type | PMSM | — |
| OTA Updates | Yes | — |
| Price Variants | C3001 | 110006 C3503 | 120605 C3502 | 134104 C3501 | 146305 | Vega White Single Channel Spoke | 159431 Voyager Red Single Channel Spoke | 161275 Aestroid Grey Single Channel Spoke | 161275 Odysse Black Single Channel Spoke | 161275 Vega White Dual Channel Spoke | 168650 Asteroid Grey Dual channel ABS Spoke wheels | 170493 Odyssey Black Dual channel ABS Spoke wheels | 170493 Voyager Red Dual channel ABS Spoke wheels | 184942 Ivory | 184950 Sirius White Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 189142 Cosmic Rock Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels Dual Tone | 192942 Celestial Copper Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 195142 Nebula Blue Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 195142 Starship Blue Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels Dual Tone | 195142 Celestial Copper Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels Dual Tone | 195142 All Star Black Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 198142 Infinity Black Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels Dual Tone | 198142 Cosmic Carbon Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 198142 Orion Red Matte Dual channel ABS Alloy wheels | 198142 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | 152 | — |
| Range (Real World, km) | 120 | — |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | Single-speed reduction gear | 6-Speed |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | 3 | — |
