Jawa 42 Bobber vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Should you buy Jawa 42 Bobber or Royal Enfield Meteor 350 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 2,04,950 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 price in is Rs 1,99,990 (ex-showroom). The engine in the 42 Bobber makes 29.92 PS and 30 Nm. On the other hand, the power and torque of Meteor 350 stand at 20.21 PS and 27 Nm respectively. Jawa offers the 42 Bobber in 5 colours whereas the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 comes in 7 colours. Out of 42 user reviews, Meteor 350 scores 4.7 whereas the Jawa 42 Bobber tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 174 user reviews..The Jawa 42 Bobber Mileage is around 30.56 kmpl, while the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Mileage is around 41.88 kmpl.

42 Bobber vs Meteor 350

Key Highlights	42 Bobber	Meteor 350
Mileage (Overall)	30.56 kmpl	41.88 kmpl
Max Power	29.92 PS	20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air Oil Cooled Engine

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Basic Information	Jawa 42 Bobber	Royal Enfield Meteor 350
On-Road Price	Rs.2,33,482* Onwards	Rs.2,28,042* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	30.56 kmpl	41.88 kmpl
Max Power	29.92 PS	20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Jawa 42 Bobber Reviews	4.7 Based on Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 6,403 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 6,238 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.12,136 42 Bobber Insurance	Rs.12,053 Meteor 350 Insurance
Colours	Moonstone WhiteView All Colours	GreyOrangeView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Jawa 42 Bobber

Royal Enfield Meteor 350

On-Road Price

Rs.2,33,482* Onwards

Rs.2,28,042* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

30.56 kmpl

41.88 kmpl

Max Power

29.92 PS

20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Jawa 42 Bobber Reviews

4.7

Based on Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 6,403

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 6,238

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.12,136
42 Bobber Insurance

Rs.12,053
Meteor 350 Insurance

Colours

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air Oil Cooled Engine
Displacement	334 cc	349.34 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air & Oil Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	2
Supply System	Electronic Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Wet, Multi Plate
Ignition	-	Electronic Fuel Injection
Gearbox	6 Speed	5 Speed
Bore	81 mm	72 mm
Stroke	65 mm	85.8 mm
Compression Ratio	11:1	9.5:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	30 Nm	27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC

Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air Oil Cooled Engine

Displacement

334 cc

349.34 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Air & Oil Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	-	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
Roadside Assistance	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Single
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	-	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Analogue and Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	-	Yes
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Analog	Digital
Additional Features/Information	-	Lubrication - Wet sump forced lubrication, Engine Oil Grade - Sae 15 W 50 Api, Sl Grade, Jaso Ma 2 Semi Synthetic, Air Cleaner - Paper Element

Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Analog

Digital

Additional Features/Information

Lubrication - Wet sump forced lubrication, Engine Oil Grade - Sae 15 W 50 Api, Sl Grade, Jaso Ma 2 Semi Synthetic, Air Cleaner - Paper Element

Performance
City Mileage (Tested)	-	41.88 kmpl
Overall Mileage	30.56 kmpl	41.88 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)	4.27 Sec	6.00 Sec
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)	5.98 Sec	8.18 Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	6.36 Sec	8.25 Sec
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	10.80 Sec	13.94 Sec
Quarter Mile	-	18.74s @ 109.43kmph Sec
Braking 60-0 km/h	15.82 Sec	20.09 Sec
Braking 80-0 km/h	31.47 Sec	34.40 Sec
Braking 100-0 km/h	-	51.08 Sec
Claimed Top Speed	129 kmph	114 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

41.88 kmpl

Overall Mileage

30.56 kmpl

41.88 kmpl

Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)

4.27 Sec

6.00 Sec

Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)

5.98 Sec

8.18 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 L	15 L
Width	-	845 mm
Length	-	2140 mm
Height	-	1140 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.2 L	3 L
Ground Clearance	-	170 mm
Wheelbase	1485 mm	1400 mm
Kerb Weight	185 kg	191 kg
Seat height	740 mm	765 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

12.5 L

15 L

Width

845 mm

Length

2140 mm

Height

1140 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	280 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Size	240 mm	270 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	23 psi	32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	23 psi	32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	28 psi	32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	28 psi	36 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

280 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Size

240 mm

270 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

23 psi

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

23 psi

32 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Double Cradle	Twin Downtube Spine Frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Double Cradle

Twin Downtube Spine 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 Meteor 350
- Comfortable riding position
- Has a wide range of colours to choose from
- It is powered by a refined J-Series motor

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 Meteor 350
- A long wheelbase might not be ideal in city traffic
- Quite heavy to move around

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User Reviews of Comparison

42 Bobber
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H
hardik on Jul 06, 2026
5.0
BEST INVESTMENT FOR FUTUTR
Best investment for future, best in looks and best for small height people. Good mileage, if you want to mode then this is the best, ground clearance is short which makes it more attractive. Best finance offers from jawa yezdi chandigarh, if you want a bobber style bike then this is the bike you should go for.
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himanshu on Jun 07, 2026
5.0
Jawa bobber 42
The attractive appearance. When I saw it first time, it became my favourite bike. It's floating single seat is amazing. It stands out with its unique and eye-catching bobber design. It offers a comfortable riding experience for both city roads and highways. The Jawa 42 Bobber offers a smooth ride, strong performance, comfortable ergonomics and confident handling. Its unique bobber styling, premium finish and great road presence make every ride enjoyable. I will highly recommend this bike for its style, design, smooth performance, ride comfortable and strong road presence. It will be my first recommendation for any one who want unique and attractive appearance.
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aadhithya on Jun 05, 2026
4.7
My riding experience
The biggest reason is its appearance. The floating single seat, wide rear tyre and minimalist design made it stand out. I loved the custom bike look straight from the factory. That made me choose this bike. As a solo rider, I find the seat comfortable for daily commute and short to medium highway trips although the suspension is a bit firm on rough roads. As for mileage, it is around 25 to 30 kmpl in normal riding. A solo rider would love this bike for various purposes such as everyday use or short commute or even long road trips in various terrain. The fuel to kilometre capacity is not a problem for me. Considering the current petrol crisis in India, this bike is quite manageable.
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osamu on May 27, 2026
4.0
The guy who loves solo traveling
My friend had this bike first so I tried it for few long trips and I fell in love with the performance and smoothness of this beauty. Its fuel cost is more but manageable. I usually prefer performance. Looks are also good. For comfort, its good but its better for solo travelling. I travel solo pretty often, so its a best choice for me. It performs well in hilly area which was truly unexpected for me. Sometimes, its just the heat problem, my leg got burned while riding, so better be careful about it. Well, if you prefer solo travelling or like normal travel then go for it. Its better for people who can handle heavier bikes and have experience. If you can manage the fuel costs in today's economy then go for it.
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2
M
mohit on Mar 26, 2026
5.0
A styling ride
This looks amazing its very comfortable i never see this type of bike in my entire life when i ride in this bike everyone one looked at me this looks very different from other bike its a feelings to ride jawa bobber. The engine delivers a smooth yet punchy performance at the same time this mileage is very nice compare to this level bikes the ride if jawa bobber 42 was so far as unique also and blended with styling performance. Yess absolutely recommend this bike because this is one of the most stylish and best performance bike i ever had I mostly have 3-4 bikes but when its time to choose of them then i choose this bike definitely.
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Jawa 42 Bobber Reviews

42 Bobber Reviews

A
aaruhan on Jul 12, 2026
4.5
Great bike
Overall the bike is great for both city and highway rides as I stand 6.2 ft at 88 kg and it quite nimble as well as the weight distribution is very good with great torque and power figures. It’s a comfortable bike but the rear suspension is a bit stiff which can easily be resolved by replacing it with the classic Nitrox ones and it’s decently priced as well. However the biggest cons I found was the front led headlight which is honestly pathetic and the unreliable fuel tank indicator.
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ankush on Jul 05, 2026
4.5
Good investment for future
I choose this for its style modern look and millage due to my daily commute and my budget. With this bike, my experience was amazing, easy to handle, no tiredness, feels well on long ride, I go to the nearby cities. Smooth on highway and city traffic is difficult to handle. Seat also comfortable. On highway, it feels like a rocket. It is more comfortable to ride. My plan is to go Ladakh with this bike and come. Nice bike. My friend was saying, this an amazing bike, you can go for this. Its handling so easy on highway. It feel comfortable to ride and improve my riding posture with time. This is the beautiful machine for every young ones.
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saurav on Jun 11, 2026
4.3
Awesome cruiser bike in this segment.
Best highway bike for long trips. This bike is recommended for the trip lovers and long route destinations. Also, this is best for daily use from office to home. This bike is best comfortable bike in this segment. Best experience ever. I drove that bike from Jalandhar to manali and the tour was very comfortable. I would always recommend meteor 350 in this segment. Relax driving is always best rather than fast driving. Yes, if you are looking for best highway comfortable bike, then go for meteor 350. This is basically confortable with both solo and pillon, and for long trips you can go for this bike. Just speed would be less rest is ok.
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5
M
muhammed on May 28, 2026
4.8
Meteor 350
I'm riding this bike on highway pretty good performance and i love this bike and i drove it from kozhikode to idukki very good comfort and no back pain, i reach idukki about 5.5 hours and that is prestty fast. High perfomance and a mileage of 30 km per litre, i think this is decent good comfort can ride smoothly 250-300 km without any strain in back good sitting position in long ride we can get upto 35 km per litre. Yes of course good mileage for a 350 cc cruiser good perfomance, good comfort, decent mileage of 30-35 kilo metre per litre good service from royal enfield i think it is best in the market with this price range.
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V
vishesh on Feb 07, 2026
5.0
Comfortable bike
My friend suggested that it would be better and yes its better plus best for long and slow riding so much comfortable. People need to go classy over flashy. If you want slow ride and comfort better it is good. Comfort is awesome when you are riding all eyes on you but it's down clearance a bit off but it's ok, design is awesome and not feeling any bumps. I ride 1284km till now and it's awesome and great. Go for it Yes of course, I recommend this bike to buy but if you dont feel slow ride maybe this bike is not for you. Its very Heavy to handle in speed the fear of accident can take places so ride safe and slow.
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FAQs on Jawa 42 Bobber and Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Q) Which bike is better Jawa 42 Bobber or Royal Enfield Meteor 350?

A) As per our average user rating, Jawa 42 Bobber has a score of 4.5/5 while Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has rate of 4.7 /5.

Q) Which bike among Jawa 42 Bobber and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is cheaper?

A) Jawa 42 Bobber price starts at Rs 2,04,950 & Royal Enfield Meteor 350 price starts at Rs 1,99,990 in Delhi . Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is cheaper between these.

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