Comparing the JAWA 42 J and the Bajaj Pulsar 125 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 Pulsar 125 is priced at ₹91,610. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 J comes with a 334 cc unit compared to the Bajaj Pulsar 125's 124.4 cc, producing 29.17 PS and 8.68 kW (11.8 PS) @ 8500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 32 kmpl for the JAWA 42 J versus 51.46 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar 125. 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 | 124.4 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Twin Spark BSVI Compliant Engine |
| Power | 29.17 PS | 8.68 kW (11.8 PS) @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 29.62 Nm | 10.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 15 L |
| Mileage | 32 kmpl | 51.46 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | Split: 144 / Single: 146 |
| Seat Height | 790 | 795 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | — |
| Front Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 320 mm | 240 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 41 mm | 30mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm | 130 mm Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load | Twin Hydraulic Suspension |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 80/100 × 17 Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 100/90 × 17 Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | 12 V HS1 35/35 W |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | DC, 12V, 4Ah VRLA |
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| Cluster | — | Fully Digital LCD |
| Color Options | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte | Racing Red Tan BeigeBlack Race RedBlack Cyan BlueBlack Dark GreyBlack Gold |
| 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 | Single Seat | 92170 Split Seat | 94229 Neon Single Seat | 107675 |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric & Kick |
| Transmission | 6–Speed | 5‑speed |











