Comparing the JAWA 42 and the Sportster S 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 Sportster S is priced at ₹1,670,000. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 comes with a 294.7 cc unit compared to the Sportster S's 1,252 cc, producing 27.3 PS and 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 33 kmpl for the JAWA 42 versus 19.6 Kmpl for the Sportster S. 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 | 1,252 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | Revolution Max 1250T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 27.3 PS | 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 26.8 Nm | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 33 kmpl | 19.6 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 228 |
| Seat Height | 788 | 765 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Cornering (dual-channel) ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc Front 280 mm, Caliper - Front 2 Piston | 320 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc Front 240 mm, Caliper - Rear 1Piston | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Alloy/Spokes wheel - 90/90-18, 51P | 160/70 R17 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Rear Tyre | Alloy/Spokes Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P | 180/70 R16 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/Spokes | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | 12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA |
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| Cluster | — | 4‑in full‑color TFT display |
| 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 BlackBilliard GrayBrilliant RedMystic Shift |
| 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 | 1805000 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Electric |
| Transmission | 6-Speed | 6‑speed manual |
