Comparing the JAWA 42 J and the Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG (new) 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 Freedom 125 CNG (new) is priced at ₹90,976. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 J comes with a 334 cc unit compared to the Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG (new)'s 124.58 cc, producing 29.17 PS and 9.5 PS @ 8,000 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 32 kmpl for the JAWA 42 J versus 65 Kmpl for the Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG (new). 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 | 124.58 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 4‑Stroke, Single Cylinder |
| Power | 29.17 PS | 9.5 PS @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 29.62 Nm | 9.7 Nm @ 5,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 2 kg CNG + 2 L Petrol |
| Mileage | 32 kmpl | 65 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 147.8 |
| Seat Height | 790 | 825 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | — |
| Front Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 320 mm | 240 mm Disc / 130 mm Drum |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 41 mm | Telescopic, Dia 30 Inner, Stroke 125 |
| Rear Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm | 130 mm Drum / 110 mm Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load | Monoshox With Linkages, Stroke 120 |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 90/80‑17 Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 120/70-16 Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | — |
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| Cluster | — | Fully Digital LCD with Bluetooth |
| Color Options | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte | Cyber WhiteRacing RedCaribbean BluePewter GreyEbony Black |
| Fuel System | Electronic 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 | NG04 Drum | 91566 NG04 Drum LED | 104117 NG04 Disc LED | 109852 |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric only (ISG) |
| Transmission | 6–Speed | 5‑speed (1 Down, 4 Up) |
