JAWA 42 Vs Harley-Davidson Fat Boy comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.59 Lakh

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₹ 28.03 Lakh

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JAWA 42 Vs Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the 42 Vs Fat Boy 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 Fat Boy – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy in New Delhi starts at ₹ 28.03 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	Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
Price	₹ 1.59 Lakh	₹ 28.03 Lakh
Manufacturer	JAWA	Harley-Davidson
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	37.00 KM/L	18.00 KM/L
Power	26.94 bhp @ 7800 rpm bhp	93.87 bhp
Engine	294.7 CC	1868.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

42 Vs Fat Boy – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy base engine returns 18 KM/L. The JAWA 42 base returns 37 KM/L.

42 Vs Fat Boy – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the JAWA 42 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC	Milwaukee-Eight™ 114
Engine CC	294.7 CC	1868.0 CC
Engine Power	26.94 Bhp @ 7800 Rpm	93.87
Max Torque	26.84 Nm @ 6100 Rpm	155
Top Speed	130 kmph	177 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder	4	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Fuel Delivery	ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2122 mm	2370 mm
Width	789 mm	985 mm
Height	1165 mm	1095 mm
Wheelbase	1369 mm	1665 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	115 mm
Kerb Weight	184 kg	317 kg
Seat Height	788 mm	675 mm
Chassis Type	Double Cradle	Mild Steel, Tubular Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	13.2 L	18.9 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.8 L	3.8 L
Mileage	37.00 KM/L	18.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	435 km	340 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	TELESCOPIC FORKS, ø 35 Mm	Dual-bending Valve 49 Mm Telescopic With Aluminum Fork Triple Clamps
Rear Suspension	TWIN SHOCK ABSORBER, GAS FILLED WITH ADJUSTABLE PRELOAD	Retrieving Data. Wait A Few Seconds And Try To Cut Or Copy Again.
Front Brake Type	Single Channel ABS	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	280 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	292 mm
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless Michelin Scorcher 11, Front And Rear
Front Tyre	ALLOY WHEEL - 90/90-18, 51P (Tubeless)	160/60R18,70V,BW
Rear Tyre	ALLOY WHEEL - 120/80-17, 61P (Tubeless)	240/40R18,79V,BW
Wheel Type	Alloy	Machined, Lakester Cast Aluminum

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digi-Analog	Semi-digital; 4
Odometer	Digital Display	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Electric Start	Electric Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Tripmeter Count
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	NO	Analogue
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat Type	Standard	Stepped Seat; P
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	Yes

Safety Features

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

Electricals

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	-
Standard Vehicle Warranty	2 Years / 24,000 Km	2 Years, Unlimited Kilometers.

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