Jawa 42 vs KTM 160 Duke

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Jawa 42
KTM 160 Duke

Jawa

42

From ₹1.85 Lakh

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KTM

160 Duke

From ₹1.84 Lakh

Full 160 Duke page Change
Jawa 42Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory · ₹1.85 Lakh
KTM 160 Duke160 Duke (LCD Cluster) · ₹1.84 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 42: ₹1.85 Lakh 160 Duke: ₹1.84 Lakh (ahead) 160 Duke ₹1,287 cheaper
Braking 42: Dual-channel ABS 160 Duke: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage 42: 33 kmpl 160 Duke: 36.5 kmpl (ahead) ARAI claim
Power 42: 27.3 PS (ahead) 160 Duke: 18.7 hp Torque 26.84 vs 15.5 Nm
Weight 42: 172 kg 160 Duke: 148 kg Seat height 765 vs 822 mm
Versions 42: 6 (ahead) 160 Duke: 2

Pick the 42 for more power and more versions.

Pick the 160 Duke for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.85 Lakh
₹1.84 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.1 Lakh
₹2.09 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,532 a month
₹3,509 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
27.3 PS
18.7 hp
Torque
26.84 Nm
15.5 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
33 kmpl
36.5 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
294.72 cc
155 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Bore x Stroke
76.0 mm x 65.0 mm
58.0 mm x 58.7 mm
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
11.5:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch with assist mechanism
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 280 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper
Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 4-piston radial caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 1-piston caliper (Drum on base)
Single Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS (280 mm front and 240 mm rear discs)
Single / Dual Channel ABS (Bosch)
Wheel Type
Alloy wheels
17-inch Cast Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
90/90-18 Tubeless
110/70-17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
120/80-17 Tubeless
140/60-17 Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
35 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (135 mm travel)
43 mm WP APEX USD Inverted Telescopic Fork (140 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Twin gas-canister hydraulic shock absorbers (5-step preload adjustable)
WP APEX Monoshock (10-step preload adjustable, 150 mm travel)
Frame Type
Double Cradle Tubular Steel Frame
Steel Trellis Frame with bolt-on subframe
Wheelbase (mm)
1369 mm
1357 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
165 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2090 mm
2010 mm
Width (mm)
785 mm
760 mm
Height (mm)
1100 mm
1070 mm
Seat Height (mm)
765 mm
822 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
172 kg (Single Channel) / 182 kg (Dual Channel)
148 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
13.2 L (Reserve 2.5 L)
13.4 L (Reserve 2.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Offset Asymmetric Analogue Speedometer with LCD Digital Inset
LCD Full-Digital Inverted Display
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
No
Navigation
No
No
USB Charging
Yes (USB charging port on 2024 update)
No

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
None
Traction Control
No
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
Halogen Multi-reflector with Matte Black mask (LED available on 2.1)
Halogen with LED DRL / Full LED Headlamp
Taillight
LED
Full LED
Turn Indicators
Bulb / Matte Black bullet style
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Single-piece tuck-and-roll flat seat with bar-end mirrors
Split Stepped Sport Seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
6 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹1.85 Lakh – ₹1.9 Lakh
₹1.84 Lakh – ₹1.91 Lakh
Colours
5 colours
3 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory₹1.85 Lakh 160 Duke (LCD Cluster)₹1.84 Lakh 160 Duke ₹1,287 less

On-road price in six cities

42 Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory against 160 Duke 160 Duke (LCD Cluster)

City42160 DukeGap
Mumbai₹2.16 Lakh₹2.14 Lakh160 Duke ₹1,451 less
Pune₹2.16 Lakh₹2.14 Lakh160 Duke ₹1,451 less
New Delhi₹2.1 Lakh₹2.09 Lakh160 Duke ₹1,412 less
Bengaluru₹2.29 Lakh₹2.27 Lakh160 Duke ₹1,541 less
Chennai₹2.18 Lakh₹2.16 Lakh160 Duke ₹1,463 less
Hyderabad₹2.23 Lakh₹2.22 Lakh160 Duke ₹1,502 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the 42 or the 160 Duke?

The 160 Duke, by ₹1,287 on the versions compared here: 42 Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory at ₹1.85 Lakh against 160 Duke 160 Duke (LCD Cluster) at ₹1.84 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.1 Lakh against ₹2.09 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The 160 Duke claims 36.5 kmpl against 33 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The 42 Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory makes 27.3 PS and 26.84 Nm and the 160 Duke 160 Duke (LCD Cluster) makes 18.7 hp and 15.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,532 a month for the 42 and ₹3,509 for the 160 Duke, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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