Comparing the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 and the Jawa 42 Bobber 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 Bobber 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 Bobber's 334 cc, producing 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm and 29.92 PS @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 versus 30 Kmpl for the Jawa 42 Bobber. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Oil-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Displacement | 160.3 cc | 334 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 | 29.92 PS @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm | 30 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 12.5L |
| Mileage | 40.36 Kmpl | 30 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 152 | 185 |
| Seat Height | 804 | 740 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc | Disc with Dual Channel ABS, 280mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc(ABS) | Disc with Dual Channel ABS, 240mm, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox Mono-shock | Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with 7-Step Adjustable Preload |
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 | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy (diamond-cut) or Spoke - depends on variant |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) | Round LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA | 12V, 10 Ah, MF(Maintenance free) |
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| Cluster | Semi-digital LCD | — |
| Color Options | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey | Moonstone WhiteMystic CopperJasper RedJasper RedMystic CopperBlack MirrorRed Sheen |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Price Variants | Single Channel | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 | Moonstone White | 193133 | Disc Brakes, Spoke Wheels Mystic Copper - Spoke Wheel | 202720 | Disc Brakes, Spoke Wheels Jasper Red Dual tone - Spoke Wheel | 202720 | Disc Brakes, Spoke Wheels Mystic Copper and Jasper Red - Alloy Wheel | 207330 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Black Mirror and Red Sheen - Alloy Wheel | 216180 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6 speed manual |











