Comparing the JAWA 42 J and the Bajaj Chetak EV 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 Chetak EV is priced at ₹99,900. 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 | 334 cc | — |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | Electric motor, 3-phase permanent magnet synchronous |
| Power | 29.17 PS | — |
| Torque | 29.62 Nm | 20 Nm @ 1,950 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | — |
| Mileage | 32 kmpl | — |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 72 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | — |
| Seat Height | 790 | 775 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | — |
| Front Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 320 mm | 130 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 41 mm | Single Sided Leading Link |
| Rear Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm | 130 mm Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load | Monoshock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 90/90-12 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 90/100-12 |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED with DRLs (as per official visuals) |
Other Specifications |
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| 0–40 km/h (s) | — | 2.8 |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | — | Yes |
| App Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Battery | MF Battery | 3.0 kWh (Series 30) / 3.5 kWh (Series 35) |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | — | 3.5 |
| Battery Chemistry | — | Li-ion |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | — | 3 |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | — | Yes |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | — | 0.95 |
| Charging Port Type | — | Proprietary |
| Charging Time (Standard) | — | 3 h 25 mins |
| Cluster | — | Fully digital colored LCD, Bluetooth‑linked, with navigation capability (Series 35) |
| Color Options | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte | Brooklyn BlackHazelnutIndigo MetallicMatte Scarlett Red / Scarlet RedRacing RedPista GreenLime YellowAzure BlueCyber WhiteMatte Coarse GreyMatt GreyMoon White |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, Smartphone Connectivity, Navigation, Call Alerts, Music Control, Ride Statistics |
| Drive Modes | — | Eco, Sports |
| Final Drive Type | — | belt |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | — |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | — | IP67 |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | — | 4.2 |
| Motor Type | — | PMSM |
| OTA Updates | — | Yes |
| 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 | C3001 | 110006 C3503 | 120605 C3502 | 134104 C3501 | 146305 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | — | 152 |
| Range (Real World, km) | — | 120 |
| Starter | Self Start | Push Button Start |
| Transmission | 6–Speed | Single-speed reduction gear |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 3 |
