JAWA 42 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
42 vs Pulsar NS400Z
Key Highlights | JAWA 42 | Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z |
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Price | Rs.1.73 Lakh | Rs.1.81 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 294.72 cc | 373 cc |
Power | 26.94 bhp | 39.4 bhp @ 8800 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 42 kmpl | 28.5 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
42 specifications | Pulsar NS400Z specifications | |
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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
42 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Pulsar NS400Z Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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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 | No | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 23 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 23 | - |
Front Wheel Size | 18 | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
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
42 Instrumentation | Pulsar NS400Z Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | No | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | No | Digital |
Speedometer | Analogue | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
42 Exterior | Pulsar NS400Z Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | No | Yes |
LED headlight | No | Yes |
Warranty
42 Warranty | Pulsar NS400Z Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or 24000 km | - |
Body & Suspension
42 Body & Suspension | Pulsar NS400Z Body & Suspension | |
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Frame Type | Double Cradle | - |
Engine & Transmission
42 Engine & Transmission | Pulsar NS400Z Engine & Transmission | |
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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 | - | Yes |
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
42 Comfort & Convenience | Pulsar NS400Z Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | No | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | No | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - |
Low Oil Indicator | No | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | No | 4 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | - |
GPS & Navigation | No | Yes |
Console Type | Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | No | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
42 Safety | Pulsar NS400Z Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | No | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | Halogen Bulb | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | No | 4 |
Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | No | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
42 Dimensions & Capacity | Pulsar NS400Z Dimensions & Capacity | |
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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
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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.