JAWA 42 Vs Bajaj Avenger Street 160 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.59 Lakh

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₹ 1.12 Lakh

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Overview

JAWA 42 Vs Bajaj Avenger Street 160 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 42 Vs Avenger Street 160 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

42 Vs Avenger Street 160 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.12 Lakh. On the other hand, JAWA 42 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.59 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 1.83 Lakh for range topping model.

Summary	JAWA 42	Bajaj Avenger Street 160
Price	₹ 1.59 Lakh	₹ 1.12 Lakh
Manufacturer	JAWA	Bajaj
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	37.00 KM/L	45.00 KM/L
Power	26.94 bhp @ 7800 rpm bhp	15.00 bhp
Engine	294.7 CC	160.3 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

42 Vs Avenger Street 160 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 base engine returns 45 KM/L. The JAWA 42 base returns 37 KM/L.

42 Vs Avenger Street 160 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Bajaj Avenger Street 160 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the JAWA 42 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC	Single Cylinder, Twin Spark DTS-i, Fuel Injected, 4-stroke, SOH
Engine CC	294.7 CC	160.3 CC
Engine Power	26.94 Bhp @ 7800 Rpm	15.00
Max Torque	26.84 Nm @ 6100 Rpm	13.70
Top Speed	130 kmph	105 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Fuel Delivery	ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2122 mm	2210 mm
Width	789 mm	806 mm
Height	1165 mm	1070 mm
Wheelbase	1369 mm	1490 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	169 mm
Kerb Weight	184 kg	156 kg
Seat Height	788 mm	737 mm
Chassis Type	Double Cradle	Tubular Double Cradle

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	13.2 L	13.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.8 L	3.8 L
Mileage	37.00 KM/L	45.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	435 km	585 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	TELESCOPIC FORKS, ø 35 Mm	Telescopic Forks Up
Rear Suspension	TWIN SHOCK ABSORBER, GAS FILLED WITH ADJUSTABLE PRELOAD	Dual Shock Absorbers
Front Brake Type	Single Channel ABS	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	280 mm	260 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	130 mm
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Front Tyre	ALLOY WHEEL - 90/90-18, 51P (Tubeless)	90/70 X 17
Rear Tyre	ALLOY WHEEL - 120/80-17, 61P (Tubeless)	130/90 X 15
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digi-Analog	Analog
Odometer	Digital Display	Analog
Speedometer	Analogue	Analog
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Start Mechanism	Electric Start	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Analog
Tachometer	NO	No
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	No	No
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	No
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Seat Type	Standard	Step-Up Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
7-Speed Automatic DCT	-
ABS	-
Audio	-
Engineering	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	No
ABS	Dual Channel	Single-Channel
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	Halogen	Halogen
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	No
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB Charging Port	No	No
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	2 Years / 24,000 Km	5 Years

Additonal Features

7-inch TFT screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	-
Airbag	-
Dual Combined Brake System	-
Electrically Adjustable Windscreen	-
Four Riding Modes - Tour, Sport, Econ, and Rain	-
Gyrocompass Navigation	-
Hill Start Assist	-
Honda Selectable Torque Control	-
Idling Stop and an airbag too	-
Smart Key Operation	-

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