Comparing the JAWA 42 J and the Sportster S 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 Sportster S is priced at ₹1,670,000. On the engine front, the JAWA 42 J comes with a 334 cc unit compared to the Sportster S's 1,252 cc, producing 29.17 PS and 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 32 kmpl for the JAWA 42 J versus 19.6 Kmpl for the Sportster S. 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 | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 334 cc | 1,252 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | Revolution Max 1250T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 29.17 PS | 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 29.62 Nm | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 32 kmpl | 19.6 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 184 | 228 |
| Seat Height | 790 | 765 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Cornering (dual-channel) ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 320 mm | 320 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 41 mm | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc With Floating Caliper 240 mm | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 160/70 R17 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 180/70 R16 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Radial, tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery | 12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA |
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| Cluster | — | 4‑in full‑color TFT display |
| Color Options | Mystique CopperDeep Black Matte Black CladAurora Green MatteDeep Black Matte Red CladCosmo Blue Matte | Vivid BlackBilliard GrayBrilliant RedMystic Shift |
| 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 | 1805000 |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6–Speed | 6‑speed manual |
