Comparing the JAWA 42 and the Bajaj Chetak EV side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the JAWA 42 is available at a price on request, while the Bajaj Chetak EV is priced at ₹99,900. 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 | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | Electric motor, 3-phase permanent magnet synchronous |
| Power | 27.3 PS | — |
| Torque | 26.8 Nm | 20 Nm @ 1,950 rpm |
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 | 788 | 775 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | — |
| Front Brake | Disc Front 280 mm, Caliper - Front 2 Piston | 130 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | Single Sided Leading Link |
| Rear Brake | Disc Front 240 mm, Caliper - Rear 1Piston | 130 mm Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload | Monoshock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Alloy/Spokes wheel - 90/90-18, 51P | 90/90-12 |
| Rear Tyre | Alloy/Spokes Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P | 90/100-12 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/Spokes | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED with DRLs (as per official visuals) |
Other Specifications |
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| 0–40 km/h (s) | — | 2.8 |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | — | Yes |
| App Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Battery | MF Battery | 3.0 kWh (Series 30) / 3.5 kWh (Series 35) |
| 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 | 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 | Brooklyn BlackHazelnutIndigo MetallicMatte Scarlett Red / Scarlet RedRacing RedPista GreenLime YellowAzure BlueCyber WhiteMatte Coarse GreyMatt GreyMoon White |
| 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 | 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 | C3001 | 110006 C3503 | 120605 C3502 | 134104 C3501 | 146305 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | — | 152 |
| Range (Real World, km) | — | 120 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Push Button Start |
| Transmission | 6-Speed | Single-speed reduction gear |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 3 |
