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    Jawa 42 Bobber vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

    Should you buy Jawa 42 Bobber or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Jawa 42 Bobber price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the 42 Bobber makes 29.92 PS and 30 Nm. On the other hand, the power and torque of Interceptor 650 stand at 47.4 PS and 52.3 Nm respectively. Jawa offers the 42 Bobber in 5 colours whereas the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 comes in 6 colours. Out of 206 user reviews, Interceptor 650 scores 4.3 whereas the Jawa 42 Bobber tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 164 user reviews..The Jawa 42 Bobber Mileage is around 30.56 kmpl, while the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Mileage is around 25 kmpl.

    42 Bobber vs Interceptor 650

    Key Highlights42 BobberInterceptor 650
    Mileage (Overall)30.56 kmpl25 kmpl
    Max Power29.92 PS47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
    Body TypeCruiser BikesRoadster Bikes
    Engine TypeSingle Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHCInline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke / SOHC
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    Jawa 42 Bobber vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Comparison

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          Jawa 42 Bobber
          Jawa 42 Bobber
            Rs1.93 Lakh*
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                Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
                Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
                  Rs3.35 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.2.21 Lakh onwards
                Rs.3.85 Lakh onwards
                Mileage (Overall)
                30.56 kmpl
                25 kmpl
                Max Power
                29.92 PS
                47.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
                User Rating
                4.5
                Based on Jawa 42 Bobber Reviews
                4.3
                Based on Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Reviews
                Body Type
                EMI Starts₹ 6,039
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                Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
                ₹ 10,536
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                Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.11,938
                42 Bobber Insurance
                Rs.23,101
                Interceptor 650 Insurance
                ColoursMoonstone WhiteView All ColoursCanyon RedView All Colours
                Brochure
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
                Inline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke / SOHC
                Displacement
                334 cc
                647.95 cc
                No. of Cylinders
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                1
                2
                Cooling System
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                Liquid Cooled
                Air Cooled
                Valve Per Cylinder
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                4
                2
                Fuel Supply
                Fuel Injection
                Fuel Injection
                Clutch
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                Assist And Slipper Clutch
                Wet Multi Plate
                Ignition
                -
                Digital spark ignition
                Gear Box
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                6 Speed
                6 Speed
                Bore
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                81 mm
                78 mm
                Stroke
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                65 mm
                67.8 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                11:1
                9.5:1
                Emission Type
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                bs6-2.0
                bs6-2.0
                Max Torque
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                30 Nm
                52.3 Nm @ 5150 rpm
                Starting
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                Self Start Only
                Self Start Only
                Features
                Instrument Console
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                Digital
                Analogue and Digital
                Roadside AssistanceYesYes
                USB Charging PortNoYes
                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Analogue
                Techometer
                Digital
                Analogue
                Tripmeter
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                Digital
                Digital
                Odometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Additional Features Of Variant
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                Paper Element, Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump With Pump Driven Oil Delivery
                Seat Type
                Single
                Single
                ClockYes
                -
                Passenger Footrest
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                Yes
                Distance to Empty IndicatorYes
                -
                Features and Safety
                Gradeability
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                24 degrees
                Service Due IndicatorYes
                -
                Fuel Gauge
                Analog
                Digital
                Additional Features
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                Paper Element, Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump With Pump Driven Oil Delivery
                Performance
                Overall Mileage
                30.56 kmpl
                25 kmpl
                Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)
                4.27 Sec
                -
                Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)
                5.98 Sec
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                Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
                6.36 Sec
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                Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)
                10.80 Sec
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                Braking (60-0 Kmph)
                15.82 Sec
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                Braking (80-0 Kmph)
                31.47 Sec
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                Top Speed
                129 kmph
                212 kmph
                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Capacity
                12.5 L
                13.7 L
                Width
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                835 mm
                Length
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                2119 mm
                Height
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                1067 mm
                Fuel Reserve
                2.2 L
                2.7 L
                Saddle Height
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                740 mm
                804 mm
                Ground Clearance
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                174 mm
                Wheelbase
                1485 mm
                1398 mm
                Kerb Weight
                185 kg
                218 kg
                Total Weight
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                400 kg
                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                Halogen Bulb
                Taillight
                LED
                Bulb
                Turn Signal Lamp
                LED
                Bulb
                DRLsYes
                -
                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
                Distance to Empty IndicatorYes
                -
                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Diameter
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                280 mm
                320 mm
                Rear Brake Diameter
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                240 mm
                240 mm
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                23 psi
                32 psi
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                23 psi
                32 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                28 psi
                36 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                28 psi
                39 psi
                Underpinnings
                Frame
                Double Cradle
                Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame

                Pros & Cons

                • Pros
                • Cons
                • Jawa 42 Bobber

                  • Comfortable riding posture
                  • Agile handling characteristics
                  • Gorgeous looks
                  • Exciting performance from the peaky motor
                  • Decent suspension setup for a bobber

                  Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

                  • Smooth and torquey engine
                  • Excellent paint quality with good fit and finish levels
                  • Now gets alloy wheels that come with tubeless tyres
                • Jawa 42 Bobber

                  • The engine’s peaky nature leads to vibrations on the handlebar, footpegs, and fuel tank
                  • Should have gotten a smoother gearbox
                  • Fit and finish levels of the instrument console could have been better

                  Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

                  • Soft and narrow seat is uncomfortable on longer journeys
                  • The instrument console is pretty basic
                  • Wide footpegs hit your shin quite often while crawling through traffic
                  • 218kg kerb weight is on the heavier side

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                User Reviews of Comparison

                • 42 Bobber
                • Interceptor 650
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                  suvojit on Jan 14, 2026
                  4.2
                  wonderful experience
                  I chose the Java 42 Bobber, because it feels bold, unique, and full of character. The classic bobber designed, deep exhaust sound, and relax make every special and enjoyable. Owning one feels like owning a machine. The right has been smooth and enjoyable so far. It feels stable on the road, for comfortable for daily rights, and the Indian sounds makes every journey feel exciting and satisfying to be honest so yeah its great. Yes, I would definitely recommend this bike to anyone who loves stylish, attention, grabbing motorcycles. It offers a comfortable rate, strong road prints, and a unique feel that stands out. It has a bold style as well.
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                  dev on Jan 10, 2026
                  4.5
                  Jawa 42 bobber - A beast on the roads
                  Looks and personality of this bike is very comfortable stunning and good looking. It's giving a smooth ride and a different personality on road and highways the pick up and acceleration is unbelievable and unmatched. It is outstanding. The feel of the bike is unmatched, the ride is completely coolest among all of the bikes and when you ride it the feel you get is something i can't explain in words. Overall the ride is best. Yeah for solo riders it feels like heaven on roads, the features, the feel and smoothness remains unmatched till now. I have personally enjoyed the feel of the bike and would recommend any one to try this bike for once.
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                  kunal on Dec 15, 2025
                  4.2
                  My bike my passion my lives
                  For the looks and mainly appearance of the bike, from this bike i felt like that I am the toughest and fearless man only in the world. Firstly I choose lower range bikes but then i realised the bike in this range and comfort is a complete package. Ride quality is so good in breakers suspension do the work very properly and feels like I'm Cross breakers also just like a plain and clean road. with this bike i never fear about roads whether the roads are clean and or not. Yes of course this bike is recommend as much as possible if you didn't problem with the less milage. The bike mileage like 28 or below 35 didn't count as good but if wants performance than this bike is better than many other bikes.
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                  1 5
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                  shravan on Nov 30, 2025
                  4.5
                  Jawa42 Bobber review
                  jawa 42 bobber is a very fun to ride bike ,if you are riding single it would be a good choice for you ,but it quite heats and the mileage is around 20km/L which is quite low. This bike is also eye catching everyone asks about it. In the market I think it is the best bobber style motorcycle in India.
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                  1
                • N
                  nitish on Nov 16, 2025
                  4.7
                  Jawa bobber 42
                  Jawa bobber 42 cruiser bike with pure power and stability made for long rides and very comfortable with good features and stylish look also modified to look more amazing. Anyone can ride this beast and feel the power and pickup of this bike. Feel free to buy this bike as it show excellent performance.
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                • Jawa 42 Bobber Reviews
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                  nikhil on Jan 14, 2026
                  5.0
                  The royal Enfield 650
                  Because this look is very beautiful and lovely. I choose it because it mileage very better than others bikes, it's maintenance is very easy and these features I also like performance which this bike give i like. This bike is so comfortable in driving and these handling are so smooth, it's breaking is safe and speed very good, this give very good mileage and not make high noise very beautiful bike, I like it so so much. The man which buy this bike is office man, middle class family and man which drive less, this bike is so comfortable for those man and I think all can buy this bike. All like this bike and they buy of these looks.
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                  devendra on Jan 05, 2026
                  4.3
                  Amazing 2nd bike in your garage
                  I wanted 2 cylinders in budget with timeless styling. I have Barcelona Blue color. Even after 1 year people still turn and look at it. I have 60% city use and 40% long highway use. Very comfortable for my 5'9 height. I have ridden it 8k kms till now. 10/10 for highway. No issues. Just wobbles sometimes because bad tires. I would recommend changing it and like other reviews about seat. I have stock one. No comfort or stiffness. No problem. Good mileage on highway 23 to 27 kmpl and in city 15 to 17 kmpl. I will recommend this if this if you not gonna use this as commuter. I mean this is good commuter just not in city cause it's not economical. I am very happy with purchase since I wanted 2 cylinder fun and I bought it before price hike. It's a very good 2nd bike in your garage. Clutch is heavy but you'll get used to it on highway not on bumper to bumper traffic. 4-5 ltrs of petrol remains even if its blinking low fuel, so 300kms of range no matter what. Overall coasting and munching miles are very fun on this.
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                  manvendra on Nov 10, 2025
                  5.0
                  4 Years with Interceptor 650
                  Great bike with enough performance to get you through Indian roads. Gives confidence to overtake cars and balance is really good. Just a bit on the heavier side especially if you have small height. Braking system is really good and has saved me multiple times from crashing or from potholes. Now you can also buy alloy wheels from RE so thats a plus point.
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                  viresh on Oct 30, 2025
                  4.7
                  Timeless Style with Smooth, Strong Engine
                  I picked Interceptor 650 for retro style, smooth engine, chrome, and round light. Soft seat, strong feel, safe. I wanted a bike for city and trips. Light but strong. Engine smooth. Every ride is simple and fun. Bike safe and easy. Riding is smooth and fun. Engine strong, brakes good, seat soft. City rides easy, highway safe. Fuel okay. Bike is light, strong, smooth. Every ride feels safe, simple, fun. I enjoy riding daily. Engine runs smooth, brakes work, seat comfy. I would recommend it. Safe, simple, fun. Works for city or highway. Comfortable seat, strong engine, easy brakes. Friends will like it. I feel happy suggesting it because it is smooth, light, safe, and fun. Every ride is simple and nice.
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                  omkar on Oct 30, 2025
                  4.7
                  Safe, Fun, and Easy City Rides
                  I chose Interceptor 650 for retro look, chrome, round light, and smooth engine. Soft seat, strong feel. I wanted a bike for trips and city rides. It is safe and easy. Engine smooth. Bike light but strong. Every ride feels simple. Riding is fun and easy. Engine smooth, brakes good, seat soft. City rides simple, highway safe. Fuel okay. Bike is strong, light, smooth. I enjoy riding daily. Every ride is safe, fun, and simple. Engine smooth, brakes work, seat comfy. Yes, I will tell others. Safe, simple, fun. Works for city or highway. Comfortable seat, strong engine, easy brakes. Friends will enjoy. I feel happy suggesting it because it is smooth, safe, and fun every day. Every ride is simple to enjoy.
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                FAQs on Jawa 42 Bobber and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

                Q) Which bike is better Jawa 42 Bobber or Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?

                A) As per our average user rating, Jawa 42 Bobber has a score of 4.5/5 while Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has rate of 4.3 /5.

                Q) Which bike among Jawa 42 Bobber and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is cheaper?

                A) Jawa 42 Bobber price starts at Rs 1.93 Lakh & Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 price starts at Rs 3.35 Lakh in Delhi . Jawa 42 Bobber is cheaper between these.
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