Comparing the JAWA 42 and the Bajaj Pulsar N160 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 Pulsar N160 is priced at ₹148,813. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 comes with a 294.7 cc unit compared to the Bajaj Pulsar N160's 164.82 cc, producing 27.3 PS and 16 PS @ 8750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 33 kmpl for the JAWA 42 versus 59.11 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar N160. 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 | 164.82 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI |
| Power | 27.3 PS | 16 PS @ 8750 rpm |
| Torque | 26.8 Nm | 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 33 kmpl | 59.11 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 152 |
| Seat Height | 788 | 795 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc Front 280 mm, Caliper - Front 2 Piston | 300 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | 37 mm Telescopic Forks |
| Rear Brake | Disc Front 240 mm, Caliper - Rear 1Piston | 230 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload | Nitrox mono‑shock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Alloy/Spokes wheel - 90/90-18, 51P | 100/80-17 Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | Alloy/Spokes Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P | 130/70‑17 Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/Spokes | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | Bi-functional Sealed LED projector HL with LED DRLs |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | — |
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| Cluster | — | Semi‑digital LCD |
| 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 BlackPearl Metallic WhitePolar Sky BlueGlossy Racing Red |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Fuel 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 | Single Channel Single Seat | 116142 Dual Channel Single Seat | 118909 Dual Channel Single Seat USD | 124549 Dual Channel Split Seat USD | 128496 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-Speed | 5‑speed manual |
