Comparing the JAWA 42 and the TVS iQube 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 TVS iQube is priced at ₹84,999. 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 | — |
| Displacement | 294.7 cc | — |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | BLDC hub-mounted electric motor |
| Power | 27.3 PS | Peak: 4.4 kW; Rated: 3 kW |
| Torque | 26.8 Nm | 140 Nm (wheel torque) |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.2 L | — |
| Mileage | 33 kmpl | — |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 80 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 110–125 depending on variant |
| Seat Height | 788 | 770 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | No; CBS (Combined Braking System, SBT) |
| Front Brake | Disc Front 280 mm, Caliper - Front 2 Piston | Disc (220 mm) |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | Telescopic hydraulic fork |
| Rear Brake | Disc Front 240 mm, Caliper - Rear 1Piston | Drum (130 mm) |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload | Hydraulic twin-tube shock absorber |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Alloy/Spokes wheel - 90/90-18, 51P | 90/90–12 tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | Alloy/Spokes Wheel - 120/80-17, 61P | 90/90–12 tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy/Spokes | 12″ alloy wheels |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED integrated with TSL (Tip & Stay Light) |
Other Specifications |
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| 0–40 km/h (s) | — | 4.2 |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | — | Yes |
| App Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Battery | MF Battery | Lithium-ion, IP67 |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | — | 3.4 |
| Battery Chemistry | — | Li-ion |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | — | 3 |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | — | Yes |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | — | 0.9 |
| Charging Port Type | — | Proprietary |
| Charging Time (Fast) | — | 0–80% in around 2 hours |
| Charging Time (Standard) | — | 0–80% in around 4.5 hours |
| Cluster | — | 5″–7″ TFT (variant-dependent), SmartXonnect connectivity, navigation, OTA |
| 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 | Pearl WhiteWalnut BrownTitanium GreyTitanium Grey MatteStarlight Blue BeigeCopper Brown BeigeMercury GreyMint BlueCelebration OrangeHarlequin Blue BeigeMagnificence Purple Beige |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G connectivity, navigation, call alerts, ride analytics |
| Drive Modes | — | Eco, Power, Sport |
| Fast Charging Supported | — | Yes |
| Final Drive Type | — | hub |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | — |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | — | IP67 |
| Motor Power (Continuous, kW) | — | 3.0 |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | — | 4.4 |
| Motor Type | — | BLDC |
| OTA Updates | — | Yes |
| 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 | iQube 2.2 kWh | 115322 iQube 3.1 kWh | 125315 iQube 3.5 kWh | 135043 iQube S 4.7 kWh | 137142 iQube S 3.5 kWh | 139642 iQube ST 5.3 kWh | 170984 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | — | 124 |
| Range (Real World, km) | — | 80 |
| Starter | Self Start Only | Electric push-button |
| Torque (Electric, Nm) | — | 140 |
| Transmission | 6-Speed | Direct‑drive via CVT-equivalent hub motor |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 3 |
