Jawa 42 Version 2.1 Dual Tone vs Bajaj Pulsar N125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS Comparison

Updated: 01, Jul, 2025 12:23 PM

	Jawa 42 Version 2.1 Dual Tone Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,98,142 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 646 views All time: 2092 views	Bajaj Pulsar N125 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 94,707 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 1311 views All time: 2423 views	TVS Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 1,34,320 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 666 views All time: 666 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Seat Height
	788 mm	795 mm	790 mm
	Ground Clearance
	165 mm	198 mm	180 mm
	Wheelbase
	1369 mm	1295 mm	1300 mm
	Kerb Weight
	182 kg	125 kg	139 kg
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	12.5 litres	9.5 litres	12 litres
	Overall Length
	2071 mm	2012 mm	2085 mm
	Overall Width
	833 mm	810 mm	730 mm
COMFORT FEATURES
	Pillion Grabrail
			Yes, split grab rail
	Pillion Footrest

	Electric Start

	Engine Kill Switch
		NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Jawa 42 mileage is 35 kmpl (approximate).	Bajaj Pulsar N125 mileage is 55-60 kmpl (approximate).	TVS Apache RTR 160 2V mileage is 45 kmpl (approximate).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 293cc cafe racer can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 13 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 6 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 160cc commuter bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 15 seconds.
	Top Speed
	Jawa 42 top speed is 132 kmph (speedo-indicated).	Bajaj Pulsar N125 top speed is 112 kmph (approximate).	TVS Apache RTR 160 2V top speed is 107 kmph (speedo-indicated).
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	294.7 cc	124.59 cc	159.7 cc
	Number of Cylinders
	1	1	1
	Compression Ratio
	11:1	NA	9.5 ± 0.5:1
	Bore
	76 mm	54.0 mm	62 mm
	Stroke
	65 mm	58.8 mm	52.9 mm
	Gearbox Type
	Constant Mesh	Constant Mesh	5-Speed Manual
	Engine Details
	294.7cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Single-Cylinder, DOHC Engine	124.59cc, Air-Cooled, Single Spark, 2-Valve, Single Cylinder Engine	159.7cc, SI, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled
	Fuel System
	Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection (Bosch- Closed Loop)
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled	Air Cooling
	Maximum Power
	27.32 HP	12 HP @ 8500 rpm	16.04 HP @ 8750 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	26.84 Nm	11 Nm @ 6000 rpm	13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6 Phase 2	OBD2B-compliant
	Number of Gears
	6	5	5
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light
		NA
	Low Oil Indicator
		NA	NA
	Low Battery Indicator
		NA	NA
	Speedometer
	Analogue	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Analogue	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Clock
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Fuel Gauge
		Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	CBS (Combined Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Key Features
	Here is the list of key features of the Jawa 42 Version 2.1 Dual Tone - Blacked-Out Body Parts like the Engine and Dual Exhausts, Slightly More Powerful than the Standard Jawa Forty Two, Stylish 13-Spoke Black Alloy Wheels, Tubeless Tyres, Three New Colours, New Tripmeter, Better Exhaust Sound, More Comfortable Seats, Improved Ride Quality, Better Handling When Compared to the Old Model.	Some of the key Bajaj Pulsar N125 features include - All Digital Instrument Console, Stylish Alloy Wheels, Attractive Colour Options, LED Headlamp & Tail Lamp, 5-Step Monoshock Suspension, Aerodynamic and Light Weight, USB Charging Port, Wide Tyres.	Some of the key New TVS Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS features include - All-Digital Instrument Console, Gear Position Indicator, TVS Connect App UI, X-Ring Chain, Rain, Urban and Street Riding Modes, LED Headlamp & Tail Lamps, Tank Scoops, Roto Petal Disc Brake.
	Similar Bikes
	Royal Enfield Classic 350, Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise, Royal Enfield Bullet 350, Honda CB350 Highness, Royal Enfield Meteor 350	Honda SP125, Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon, KTM Duke 125, Hero Glamour 125, Hero Super Splendor, TVS Raider 125, Hero Xtreme 125R	Bajaj Pulsar 150, Bajaj Pulsar N160, Yamaha FZ, Hero Xtreme 160R
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Capacity
	9Ah	8Ah	6Ah
	Voltage
	12V	12V	12V
	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	Halogen	LED	NA
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	Halogen	LED	NA
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free, VRLA	Maintenance Free
	Head Light
	Halogen	LED	LED
	Tail Light
	Halogen	LED	LED
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
		NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 293cc cafe racer can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 13 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 125cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in around 6 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 160cc commuter bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 15 seconds.
	Comfort
		NA
	Fuel Economy
		NA
	Features
		NA
	Build Quality
		NA
	Value for Money
		NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	280mm Single Disc	240mm Disc	270mm Petal Disc
	Rear Brake
	240mm Single Disc	130mm Drum	240mm Petal Disc
	ABS
	2-Channel ABS	NA	Dual-channel ABS
	Front Tyre
	90/90-18 51P	80/100-17	90/90-17 49P
	Rear Tyre
	120/80-17, 61P	110/80-17	110/80-17 57P
	Front Wheel
	18-inch	17-inch	NA
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	17-inch	NA
	Wheel Type
	Blacked-Out Alloy Wheels	NA	Alloy
	Alloy Wheels
			Yes, red alloy wheels
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	35mm Telescopic Forks	25mm Telescopic Forks	Telescopic Forks with Hydraulic Dampers
	Rear Suspension
	Twin-Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with Adjustable Preload	5-Step Monoshock	Monotube Inverted Gas-filled shox (MIG) with Spring Aid
	Frame (Chassis)
	Double Cradle	Diamond Type Frame	Double Cradle Synchro STIFF
	Exhaust/Muffler
	Twin Exhaust	NA	Conventional Design
Miscellaneous Information
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	Bike Variant
	Jawa 42 Version 2.1 Dual Tone	Bajaj Pulsar N125	TVS Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS
	Latest Price in India
	Jawa 42 Version 2.1 Dual Tone price is Rs 1.98 lakh (ex-showroom).	Bajaj Pulsar N125 price is Rs 94,707 (ex-showroom).	TVS Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS price is Rs 1.34 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Available
	2-Wheeler Type
	Cruiser	Naked	Naked
	Official Tagline
	Legendary Performance	Zip Your Way	India's Most Powerful 160cc
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	Colour Options
	Infinity Black DT, Starship Blue DT, Celestial Copper DT, Cosmic Rock DT	Ebony Black, Cocktail Wine Red, Pearl Metallic White, Carribean Blue, Ebony black - Cocktail Wine Red, Ebony Black - Purple Fury, Pewter Grey-Citrus Rush	Pearl White, T Grey, Matte Blue, Racing Red, Gloss Black, Matte Black, Glossy Black
	On Road Price
	Jawa 42 Version 2.1 Dual Tone on road price is Rs 2.12 lakh in Delhi, Rs 2.19 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 2.14 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 2.17 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Jawa dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	Bajaj Pulsar N125 on road price is Rs 1.09 lakh in Delhi, Rs 1.13 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 1.10 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 1.12 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Bajaj dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	TVS Apache RTR 160 2V Dual Channel ABS on road price is Rs 1.55 lakh in Delhi, Rs 1.60 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 1.56 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 1.58 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest TVS dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.