Comparing the Bajaj Platina 100 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 Platina 100 is available at ₹68,890, while the JAWA 42 J is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Platina 100 comes with a 99.59 cc unit compared to the JAWA 42 J's 334 cc, producing 8.2 PS @ 7500 rpm and 29.17 PS respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 70 Kmpl for the Bajaj Platina 100 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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| Cooling System | Air‑cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 99.59 cc | 334 cc |
| Engine Type | 4‑Stroke, DTS‑i, Single Cylinder | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 8.2 PS @ 7500 rpm | 29.17 PS |
| Torque | 8.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm | 29.62 Nm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 L | 12 L |
| Mileage | 70 Kmpl | 32 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 117 | 184 |
| Seat Height | 807 | 790 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Anti-Skid Braking System | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 130 mm Drum | Disc With Floating Caliper 320 mm |
| Front Suspension | 135 mm Hydraulic Telescopic | Telescopic Forks, Ø 41 mm |
| Rear Brake | 10 mm Drum | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm |
| Rear Suspension | 110 mm Spring‑in‑Spring | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 2.75 × 17 41 P Tube Type | 100/90-18, 56H |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00 × 17 50 P Tube Type | 140/70-17, 66H |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Tube |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 12 V, 35/35 W HS1 with LED DRL | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V 4 AH | MF Battery |
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| Color Options | BlueRedBlack and WhiteBlack and Red | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte |
| Fuel System | Electronic Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 68711 | 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 (ES variant) & Kick | Self Start |
| Transmission | Manual | 6–Speed |
