Comparing the JAWA 42 and the Bajaj Pulsar NS160 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 NS160 is priced at ₹148,813. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 comes with a 294.7 cc unit compared to the Bajaj Pulsar NS160's 160.3 cc, producing 27.3 PS and 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 33 kmpl for the JAWA 42 versus 40.36 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar NS160. 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 | Oil-cooled |
| Displacement | 294.7 cc | 160.3 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | Single Cylinder, 4-Valve, Twin Spark, DTS-i FI |
| Power | 27.3 PS | 12.5 kW (17 PS) @ 9000 rpm |
| Torque | 26.8 Nm | 14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 L | 12 L |
| Mileage | 33 kmpl | 40.36 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 152 |
| Seat Height | 788 | 804 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc Front 280 mm, Caliper - Front 2 Piston | Dual Channel ABS, 300 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | 37 mm Upside Down (USD) Fork (130 mm travel) |
| Rear Brake | Disc Front 240 mm, Caliper - Rear 1Piston | 230 mm Disc(ABS) |
| 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 | H4 Blue Tinge (12V 55/60W), With AHO (Auto Headlamps On) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | DC, 12V, 4 Ah VRLA |
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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 | Ebony BlackPearl Metallic WhiteCocktail Wine RedPewter Grey |
| 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 | 122897 Dual Channel USD | 131305 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-Speed | 6-speed manual |











