Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar N160 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 Pulsar N160 is available at ₹148,813, while the JAWA 42 J is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar N160 comes with a 164.82 cc unit compared to the JAWA 42 J's 334 cc, producing 16 PS @ 8750 rpm and 29.17 PS respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 59.11 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar N160 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 | 164.82 cc | 334 cc |
| Engine Type | 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 16 PS @ 8750 rpm | 29.17 PS |
| Torque | 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm | 29.62 Nm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 L | 12 L |
| Mileage | 59.11 Kmpl | 32 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 184 |
| Seat Height | 795 | 790 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual‑channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 300 mm Disc | Disc With Floating Caliper 320 mm |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Telescopic Forks | Telescopic Forks, Ø 41 mm |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox mono‑shock | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | 100/90-18, 56H |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70‑17 Tubeless | 140/70-17, 66H |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tube |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Bi-functional Sealed LED projector HL with LED DRLs | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | — | MF Battery |
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| Cluster | Semi‑digital LCD | — |
| Color Options | Brooklyn BlackPearl Metallic WhitePolar Sky BlueGlossy Racing Red | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Channel Single Seat | 116142 Dual Channel Single Seat | 118909 Dual Channel Single Seat USD | 124549 Dual Channel Split Seat USD | 128496 | 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 |











