Comparing the JAWA 42 J and the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the JAWA 42 J is available at a price on request, while the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 is priced at ₹111,569. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 J comes with a 334 cc unit compared to the Bajaj Avenger Street 160's 160 cc, producing 29.17 PS and 11.03 kW (15 PS) @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 32 kmpl for the JAWA 42 J versus 47.2 Kmpl for the Bajaj Avenger Street 160. 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 | 334 cc | 160 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | Single cylinder, Twin Spark DTS-i , Fuel Injected, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Air cooled |
| Power | 29.17 PS | 11.03 kW (15 PS) @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 29.62 Nm | 13.7 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 13 L (reserve ~3.8 L) |
| Mileage | 32 kmpl | 47.2 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 156 |
| Seat Height | 790 | 737 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Single‑channel ABS (front) |
| Front Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 320 mm | 280 mm Disc ABS |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 41 mm | Telescopic fork with anti‑friction bush |
| Rear Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm | 130 mm Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load | Twin shock absorbers, 5‑step adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 90/90-17 49P |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 130/90-15 66P |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | 55/60 W halogen with LED DRL |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | 12 V, 4 Ah VRLA |
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| Cluster | — | Semi‑digital LCD |
| Color Options | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte | Ebony BlackSpicy Red |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Dual Channel Aurora Green Matte Spoke | 193725 Dual Channel Aurora Green Matte | 194950 Dual Channel Cosmo Blue Matte | 198334 Dual Channel Mystique Copper | 198334 Dual Channel Deep Black Matte Red Clad | 204950 Dual Channel Deep Black Matte Black Clad | 204950 | STD | 111569 |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6–Speed | 5‑speed manual |









