Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 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 Pulsar NS160 is available at ₹148,813, while the JAWA 42 is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 comes with a 160.3 cc unit compared to the JAWA 42's 294.7 cc, producing 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm and 27.3 PS respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 versus 33 kmpl for the JAWA 42. 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 | Oil-cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 160.3 cc | 294.7 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm | 27.3 PS |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 26.8 Nm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 13.2 L |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | 33 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 184 |
| Seat Height | 804 | 788 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | Disc Front 280 mm, Caliper - Front 2 Piston |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | Disc Front 240 mm, Caliper - Rear 1Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80-17 Tubeless | Alloy/Spokes wheel - 90/90-18, 51P |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 Tubeless | Alloy/Spokes Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy/Spokes |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA | MF Battery |
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| Cluster | Semi-digital LCD | — |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | 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 |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | 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 |
| Starter | Electric | Self Start Only |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-Speed |











