Jawa 42 Bobber vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 250

Should you buy Jawa 42 Bobber or Husqvarna Motorcycles Vitpilen 250 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 Husqvarna Motorcycles Vitpilen 250 price in is Rs 2,27,111 (ex-showroom). The engine in the 42 Bobber makes 29.92 PS and 30 Nm. On the other hand, the power and torque of Vitpilen 250 stand at 31 PS and 25 Nm respectively. Jawa offers the 42 Bobber in 5 colours whereas the Husqvarna Motorcycles Vitpilen 250 comes in 1 colours. Out of 46 user reviews, Vitpilen 250 scores 4.1 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 Husqvarna Motorcycles Vitpilen 250 Mileage is around 31 kmpl.

42 Bobber vs Vitpilen 250

Key Highlights	42 Bobber	Vitpilen 250
Mileage (Overall)	30.56 kmpl	31 kmpl
Max Power	29.92 PS	31 PS @ 9500 rpm
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Cafe Racer Bikes
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Liquid Cooled, SOHC

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Basic Information	Jawa 42 Bobber	Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
On-Road Price	Rs.2,33,482* Onwards	Rs.2,57,788* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	30.56 kmpl	31 kmpl
Max Power	29.92 PS	31 PS @ 9500 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Jawa 42 Bobber Reviews	4.1 Based on Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Cafe Racer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 6,403 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 7,051 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.12,136 42 Bobber Insurance	Rs.12,509 Vitpilen 250 Insurance
Colours	Moonstone WhiteView All Colours	WhiteView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

Jawa 42 Bobber

Husqvarna Vitpilen 250

On-Road Price

Rs.2,33,482* Onwards

Rs.2,57,788* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

30.56 kmpl

31 kmpl

Max Power

29.92 PS

31 PS @ 9500 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Jawa 42 Bobber Reviews

4.1

Based on Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

Cafe Racer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 6,403

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 7,051

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.12,136
42 Bobber Insurance

Rs.12,509
Vitpilen 250 Insurance

Colours

Moonstone WhiteView All Colours

WhiteView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Liquid Cooled, SOHC
Displacement	334 cc	249.07 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Electronic Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	81 mm	72 mm
Stroke	65 mm	61.1 mm
Compression Ratio	11:1	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	30 Nm	25 Nm @ 7500 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

Liquid Cooled, SOHC

Displacement

334 cc

249.07 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	-	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
Roadside Assistance	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Single
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	-	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Analog	Digital
Riding Modes	-	Rain,Street
Traction Control	-	Yes
Quickshifter	-	Yes
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Analog

Digital

Riding Modes

Rain,Street

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	30.56 kmpl	31 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)	4.27 Sec	-
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)	5.98 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	6.36 Sec	-
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	10.80 Sec	-
Braking 60-0 km/h	15.82 Sec	-
Braking 80-0 km/h	31.47 Sec	-
Claimed Top Speed	129 kmph	150 kmph
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Performance

Overall Mileage

30.56 kmpl

31 kmpl

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

4.27 Sec

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

5.98 Sec

Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)

6.36 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.5 L	13.5 L
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.2 L	2.7 L
Ground Clearance	-	177 mm
Wheelbase	1485 mm	1368 mm
Kerb Weight	185 kg	163.8 kg
Seat height	740 mm	820 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

12.5 L

13.5 L

Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity

2.2 L

2.7 L

Ground Clearance

177 mm

Wheelbase

1485 mm

1368 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	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	280 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Size	240 mm	230 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	23 psi	-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	23 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	28 psi	-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	28 psi	-
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

280 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Size

240 mm

230 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

23 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

23 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Double Cradle	New Steel-trellis fram and subframx

Underpinnings

Frame

Double Cradle

New Steel-trellis fram and subframx

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
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
- Strong brake bite.
- KISKA styling is eye-catching.
- Powerful and refined 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
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
- 842mm seat height is difficult to access for short riders.
- Tiny pillion seat.
- Small 9.5-litre fuel tank and low fuel efficiency limits range.
- Committed riding position won’t please all.

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Rs.2,27,111^* Onwards
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Rs.2,27,111^* Onwards
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Rs.2,27,111^* Onwards
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Rs.2,27,111^* Onwards
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User Reviews of Comparison

42 Bobber
Vitpilen 250

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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H
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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A
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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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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42 Bobber Reviews

G
gunavarshith on Aug 16, 2025
2.8
Concerns over seating ,mileage and maintainence
I have concerns over seating posture of this bike i am 6 feet and it feels like my whole upper body weight falls on the handle and it feels like u are riding a heavy vehicle but not bike ,coming to mileage they said it gives 31 kmpl but it only gives 23-25 kmpl which is very less for a 250cc and high maintainence cost
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V
vipul on Apr 18, 2025
5.0
Really Awesome.
It's A really Good And Powerfull Machine. 155+ Sppwd n 31klm mailage. I hope this is a best 250cc bike in the segment. Nice and powerful machin.i am using last 1 years but it's steel awesome. With the power 31ps n the Torq it's really powerfull. And best looking bike. I love this machin really nice
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3
M
manideep on Feb 02, 2025
4.0
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 Review: A Stylish Café Race
The Vitpilen 250 is a great urban motorcycle with striking looks and strong performance, but it’s best suited for solo riders who prioritize style and agility over comfort and practicality. If you’re okay with a slightly aggressive riding position and stiffer suspension, it’s a fantastic machine to own and enjoy.
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2
P
pranav on Dec 02, 2024
4.3
Ownership experience of Husqvarna svartpilen
I own the Husqvarna svartpilen 250 the bike has an excellent punch of performance and is even slick to use in city roads. It's seat height might be a problem for some and it's ground clearance is an issue while driving with a pillion on board. Overall i loved the looks and perforce of the bike and stands out of the crowd.
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A
amit on Oct 24, 2024
4.2
VITPILEN 250 is quite fancy
The appearance of Husqvarna VITPILEN 250 is quite fancy. The bike is very strong and is equipped with a 250CC engine. It roars to life with an astonishing sound. I love the classic aspect of it. Retro style with a very unique powerful 250 cc engine in the market today. This bike rules the road.
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FAQs on Jawa 42 Bobber and Husqvarna Vitpilen 250

Q) Which bike is better Jawa 42 Bobber or Husqvarna Vitpilen 250?

A) As per our average user rating, Jawa 42 Bobber has a score of 4.5/5 while Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 has rate of 4.1 /5.

Q) Which bike among Jawa 42 Bobber and Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 is cheaper?

A) Jawa 42 Bobber price starts at Rs 2,04,950 & Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 price starts at Rs 2,27,111 in Delhi . Jawa 42 Bobber is cheaper between these.

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