Detailed comparison of Jawa 42 and Kawasaki W175. The ex-showroom price of Jawa 42 is ₹ 1,67,321 and Kawasaki W175 is ₹ 1,49,000. Jawa 42 is available in 9 colours and Kawasaki W175 is available in 2 colours. Compare Jawa 42 vs Kawasaki W175 based on different parameters like Power, Performance, Dimensions, Features and more. Make an informed buying decision between 42 and W175.
| Jawa 42 4.5 out of 5 | Kawasaki W175 4.1 out of 5 | - | - | |
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Jawa 42 vs Kawasaki W175 Comparison Overview |
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| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 293 cc | 177 cc | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 33.5 kmpl | N/A | - | - |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Kerb Weight | 172 kg | 135 kg | - | - |
Power & Performance |
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| Compression Ratio | 11:1 | 9.1:1 | - | - |
| Top Speed | 130 Kmph | N/A | - | - |
| Riding Range | 462 Km | N/A | - | - |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 2.8 litres | 2.4 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 litres | 12 litres | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | - | - |
| Clutch | Wet Multidisc | Wet Multiplate | - | - |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 4 Up | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | - | - |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Air Cooled | - | - |
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | - | - |
| Ignition | Electronic Ignition | Digital | - | - |
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 293 cc | 177 cc | - | - |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 2 | - | - |
| Stroke | 65 mm | 52.4 mm | - | - |
| Bore | 76 mm | 65.5 mm | - | - |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Emission Standard | BS-VI | BS-VI | - | - |
| Max Torque | 27.05 Nm | 13.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | - | - |
| Max Power | 27 bhp | 12.8 bhp @ 7,500 rpm | - | - |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | - | - |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual | - | - |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 33.5 kmpl | N/A | - | - |
Dimensions & Chassis |
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| Kerb Weight | 172 kg | 135 kg | - | - |
| Overall Length | 2,071 mm | 2,005 mm | - | - |
| Overall Width | 833 mm | 805 mm | - | - |
| Overall Height | 1,065 mm | 1,050 mm | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 1,369 mm | 1,320 mm | - | - |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 165 mm | - | - |
| Seat Height | 765 mm | 790 mm | - | - |
| Chassis Type | Double Cradle | Double Cradle Frame, Steel | - | - |
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension |
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| Front Tyre Size | 90/90 - 18 | 80/100 - 17 | - | - |
| Rear Suspension | Gas Canister - Twin shock hydraulic | Hydraulic type dual rating spring shock absorbers | - | - |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Fork | Ø30 mm telescopic fork / 110 mm | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 30 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 23 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 28 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 23 psi | N/A | - | - |
| Radial Tyres | No | No | - | - |
| Tyre Type | Tubed | Tubeless | - | - |
| Rear Tyre Size | 120/80 - 17 | 100/90 - 17 | - | - |
| Braking System | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 inch | 17 inch | - | - |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 inch | 17 inch | - | - |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Spoke | - | - |
| Calliper Type | Floating Caliper | Dual Piston | - | - |
| Rear Brake Size | 153 mm | N/A | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum | - | - |
| Front Brake Size | 280 mm | 270 mm | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - |
Manufacturer Warranty |
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| Standard Warranty (Year) | 2 Year | 2 Year | - | - |
| Standard Warranty (Kilometers) | 24000 Kilometers | 30000 Kilometers | - | - |
Features |
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| Killswitch | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | N/A | - | - |
| Pillion Backrest | No | No | - | - |
| Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Seat | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Digital Fuel Guage | No | Yes | - | - |
| Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start | - | - |
| Shift Light | No | Yes | - | - |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | N/A | - | - |
| Clock | No | Yes | - | - |
| Battery | MF Battery | N/A | - | - |
| Headlight Type | Halogen | Halogen | - | - |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED Tail Lamp | Halogen | - | - |
| Turn Signal | Yes | Bulb | - | - |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Additional features | Semi Digital Cluster | N/A | - | - |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | - | - |
| No. of Tripmeters | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| Stepped Seat | No | No | - | - |
| Stand Alarm | No | N/A | - | - |
| Tachometer | No | Digital | - | - |
| Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Speedometer | Analogue | Analogue | - | - |
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | N/A | - | - |
| Under seat storage | No | No | - | - |
| Front storage box | No | No | - | - |
| USB charging port | No | No | - | - |
| GPS & Navigation | No | No | - | - |
| Mobile App Connectivity | No | No | - | - |
| DRLs (Daytime running lights) | No | N/A | - | - |
Colours |
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| Available Colours |
Galactic Green (Matte)
Halley
Lumos Lime (Matte)
Starlight Blue (Matte)
Comet Red (Glossy)
Nebula Blue (Glossy)
Allstar Black
Sirius White
Orion Red
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Ebony
Candy Persimmon Red
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Q: Which bike is better, Jawa 42 or Kawasaki W175?
A: According to our expert rating, Jawa 42 has a score of 4.5/5 whereas Kawasaki W175 scored 4.1/5.
Q: Among Jawa 42 and Kawasaki W175, which bike is cheaper?
A: Kawasaki W175 is cheaper than Jawa 42 . Kawasaki W175 has an ex-showroom price of ₹ 1,49,000 while the ex-showroom price of Jawa 42 is ₹ 1,67,321.
Q: Apart from Jawa 42 and Kawasaki W175, are there similar alternatives?
A: Apart from Jawa 42 and Kawasaki W175 the other similar alternatives are Suzuki Intruder 150, Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220, Bajaj Avenger Street 160 and Suzuki Intruder 150.
