Comparing the JAWA 42 J and the Bajaj Pulsar N160 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 N160 is priced at ₹148,813. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 J comes with a 334 cc unit compared to the Bajaj Pulsar N160's 164.82 cc, producing 29.17 PS and 16 PS @ 8750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 32 kmpl for the JAWA 42 J versus 59.11 Kmpl for the Bajaj Pulsar N160. 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 | 164.82 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve, Air Cooled, FI |
| Power | 29.17 PS | 16 PS @ 8750 rpm |
| Torque | 29.62 Nm | 14.65 Nm @ 6750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 32 kmpl | 59.11 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 152 |
| Seat Height | 790 | 795 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 320 mm | 300 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 41 mm | 37 mm Telescopic Forks |
| Rear Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm | 230 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load | Nitrox mono‑shock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 100/80-17 Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 130/70‑17 Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | Bi-functional Sealed LED projector HL with LED DRLs |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | — |
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| Cluster | — | Semi‑digital LCD |
| Color Options | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte | Brooklyn BlackPearl Metallic WhitePolar Sky BlueGlossy Racing 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 | Single Channel Single Seat | 116142 Dual Channel Single Seat | 118909 Dual Channel Single Seat USD | 124549 Dual Channel Split Seat USD | 128496 |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6–Speed | 5‑speed manual |
