Comparing the JAWA 42 and the Bajaj Platina 100 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 Platina 100 is priced at ₹68,890. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 comes with a 294.7 cc unit compared to the Bajaj Platina 100's 99.59 cc, producing 27.3 PS and 8.2 PS @ 7500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 33 kmpl for the JAWA 42 versus 70 Kmpl for the Bajaj Platina 100. 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 | Air‑cooled |
| Displacement | 294.7 cc | 99.59 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 4‑Stroke, DTS‑i, Single Cylinder |
| Power | 27.3 PS | 8.2 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 26.8 Nm | 8.3 Nm @ 5,500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 L | 11 L |
| Mileage | 33 kmpl | 70 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 117 |
| Seat Height | 788 | 807 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Anti-Skid Braking System |
| Front Brake | Disc Front 280 mm, Caliper - Front 2 Piston | 130 mm Drum |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | 135 mm Hydraulic Telescopic |
| Rear Brake | Disc Front 240 mm, Caliper - Rear 1Piston | 10 mm Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload | 110 mm Spring‑in‑Spring |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Alloy/Spokes wheel - 90/90-18, 51P | 2.75 × 17 41 P Tube Type |
| Rear Tyre | Alloy/Spokes Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P | 3.00 × 17 50 P Tube Type |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tube |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/Spokes | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | 12 V, 35/35 W HS1 with LED DRL |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | 12 V 4 AH |
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| 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 | BlueRedBlack and WhiteBlack and Red |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Injection |
| 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 | STD | 68711 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Electric (ES variant) & Kick |
| Transmission | 6-Speed | Manual |
