JAWA 42 Vs Indian Chief Dark Horse comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1.59 Lakh

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₹ 23.41 Lakh

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JAWA 42 Vs Indian Chief Dark Horse Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

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

The ex-showroom price of the Indian Chief Dark Horse in New Delhi starts at ₹ 23.41 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 23.54 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. 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	Indian Chief Dark Horse
Price	₹ 1.59 Lakh	₹ 23.41 Lakh
Manufacturer	JAWA	Indian
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	37.00 KM/L	20.00 KM/L
Power	26.94 bhp @ 7800 rpm bhp	122 bhp
Engine	294.7 CC	1890.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

42 Vs Chief Dark Horse – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Indian Chief Dark Horse base engine returns 20 KM/L. The JAWA 42 base returns 37 KM/L.

42 Vs Chief Dark Horse – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Indian Chief Dark Horse gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the JAWA 42 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC	Air-cooled Thunderstroke 116 V-twin
Engine CC	294.7 CC	1890.0 CC
Engine Power	26.94 Bhp @ 7800 Rpm	122
Max Torque	26.84 Nm @ 6100 Rpm	162.00
Top Speed	130 kmph	185 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION	Closed Loop Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2122 mm	2286 mm
Width	789 mm	992 mm
Height	1165 mm	1253 mm
Wheelbase	1369 mm	1626 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	125 mm
Kerb Weight	184 kg	304 kg
Seat Height	788 mm	662 mm
Chassis Type	Double Cradle	Steel Tube Frame With Cast Aluminum Subframe
Exhaust	N/A	Dual Exhaust w/ Crossover

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	13.2 L	15.1 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.8 L	N/A
Mileage	37.00 KM/L	20.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	435 km	302 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	TELESCOPIC FORKS, ø 35 Mm	Telescopic Fork / 132 Mm
Rear Suspension	TWIN SHOCK ABSORBER, GAS FILLED WITH ADJUSTABLE PRELOAD	Dual Shocks W/ Adjustable Preload / 75 Mm
Front Brake Type	Single Channel ABS	Single / Semi-Floating Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper
Front Disc/Drum Size	280 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Single /Floating Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper
Rear Disc/Drum Size	240 mm	300 mm
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Front Tyre	ALLOY WHEEL - 90/90-18, 51P (Tubeless)	Pirelli Night Dragon 130/60B19 61H
Rear Tyre	ALLOY WHEEL - 120/80-17, 61P (Tubeless)	Pirelli Night Dragon 180/65 B16 81H
Wheel Type	Alloy	Machine Highlighted Cast Black

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digi-Analog	No
Odometer	Digital Display	No
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Start Mechanism	Electric Start	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	NO	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Seat Type	Standard	No
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
12V Charge Port	-
4 Round Ride Command	-
Keyless Ignition	-
Rear Cylinder Deactivation	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	No	No
ABS	Dual Channel	No
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	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	2 Years / 24,000 Km	2 Years, Unlimited Miles

Additonal Features

Key Features

USB charge port

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