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JAWA 42 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, JAWA 42 or Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 42 and Pulsar NS400Z. JAWA 42 Price starts at Rs.1.73 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vega White Gloss Single Channel ABS and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Price starts at Rs.1.81 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. JAWA 42 is 1 cylinder, 294 cc Engine can generate 26.94 bhp power whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is a 1 cylinder, 373 cc Engine can generate 39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm power. In terms of mileage, 42 provides a mileage of 42 kmpl (base model), and Pulsar NS400Z has a mileage of 28.5 kmpl (base model). JAWA 42 is available in 14 colours & 28 variants whereas Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z is available in 4 colours & 1 variants.

42 vs Pulsar NS400Z

Key HighlightsJAWA 42Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
PriceRs.1.73 LakhRs.1.81 Lakh
Engine Capacity294.72 cc373 cc
Power26.94 bhp39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm
Mileage/Range42 kmpl28.5 kmpl
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JAWA 42 Vega White Gloss Single Channel ABS bike
Vega White Gloss Single Channel ABS
Rs. 1.73 Lakh
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z STD bike
STD
Rs. 1.81 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.94 Lakh
Price Breakup
2.04 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.9
4.5
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 Litres
12 Litres
Engine Displacement
294.72 cc
373 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
280
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
23
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
23
-
Front Wheel Size
18
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
30
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Spoke
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic Forks
4mUpside-DowForks
Rear Suspension
Twin Shock Absorber
MoNoshock Absorbers
Front Tyre Size
100/90 - 18
110/70 - 17

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
check
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 24000 km
-

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Double Cradle
-

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
CDI
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
3 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
294.72 cc
373 cc
Engine Type
Single cylinder 4 Stroke Liquid cooled DOHC
Liquid Cooled& 4V& DOHC with DLC coated finger followers
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Top Speed
-
154 kmph
Bore x Stroke
76 mm x 65 mm
-
Charging Socket
-
check
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
26.94 bhp
39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
-
Call/SMS Alerts
check
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
-
Low Oil Indicator
-
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
4
Service Reminder Indicator
check
-
Under Seat Storage
-
GPS & Navigation
check
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
check
Radial Tyres
check
Side Stand Alarm
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
check
Power Modes
4
Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System
check

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2071 mm
-
Width
833 mm
-
Height
788 mm
-
Wheelbase
1369 mm
1344 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
168 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 Litres
12 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Sports
Seat Height
788 mm
807 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
184 kg
174 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Retro design is an eye candy to look
  • Comfortable riding position
  • Engine offers strong punch for fast performance
  • Latest features make it value for money
  • Superbly priced for the segment it belongs to
  • Use of cycle parts from siblings makes the maintenance costs less
  • Puch-packed performance from the engine
  • Agile handling makes it fun to ride on the city streets
  • Braking entices confidence inside the new riders
Cons
  • Engine snatches at low-end
  • Heating of the engine in city traffic
  • Quality is inconsistent
  • Design looks similar to the smaller N250 and NS200
  • Build quality could have been better considering the use of cycle parts
  • Seat comfort is not as good as you would like it to be
  • Barebone features like LCD console make it feel less premium
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Detailed Comparison of JAWA 42 and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z

Safety

42 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Switch, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Pulsar NS400Z has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.

Comfort & Convenience

JAWA 42 has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

Transmission

JAWA 42 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Pulsar NS400Z comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

JAWA 42 has a 13.2 Litres fuel tank with 788 mm seat height. Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z has seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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JAWA 42 and Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z Owner Reviews

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    • RB
      Rituraj Bhuyan
      4 Month ago
      4.6
      The power and the torque was too good. The riding comfort, breaking efficiency and the control is remarkable. I always loved to ride the machine.
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    • S
      Sanatkumar
      4 Month ago
      3.8
      Good for short riders and performance is good, good looking retro design which attracts people on the road, overall good bike and average performance. Engine would have been better refine.
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    • Sb
      Soumyaranjan behera
      6 Month ago
      3.8
      The bike is extremely comfortable for long distance rides. jawa 42 2.o high speed bike top class bike so milege 30 family person problem this bike for emergency sell bike
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    • Sa
      Sohrat ali
      7 Month ago
      5.0
      Good bike comfortable bike nice look good service good images bikes service jawa bikes evilest bike good company bike nicely look I like jawa bike.
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    • JP
      Joseph Pachuau
      7 Month ago
      3.4
      Its pretty good, good engine performance, JAWA 42 is a very good cruiser bike.
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