Comparing the JAWA 42 and the Nightster 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 Nightster is priced at ₹1,351,000. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 comes with a 294.7 cc unit compared to the Nightster's 975 cc, producing 27.3 PS and 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 33 kmpl for the JAWA 42 versus 18.18 Kmpl for the Nightster. 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 | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 294.7 cc | 975 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | Revolution Max 975T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 27.3 PS | 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 26.8 Nm | 95 Nm @ 5,750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 33 kmpl | 18.18 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 221 |
| Seat Height | 788 | 705 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc Front 280 mm, Caliper - Front 2 Piston | Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc Front 240 mm, Caliper - Rear 1Piston | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Alloy/Spokes wheel - 90/90-18, 51P | 100/90‑19 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Rear Tyre | Alloy/Spokes Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P | 150/80-16 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Bias‑ply tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/Spokes | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | — |
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| Cluster | — | Semi‑digital (Std), Digital (Special) |
| 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 | Vivid BlackDark Billiard GrayWhiskey FireSnake Venom |
| 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 | STD | 1454000 Special | 1538000 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-Speed | 6‑speed manual |
