Jawa 42 Bobber vs Yamaha R15S

Should you buy Jawa 42 Bobber or Yamaha R15S 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 Delhi is Rs 212500 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Yamaha R15S price in Delhi is Rs 166700 (ex-showroom). The engine in the 42 Bobber makes 29.92 PS and 32.74 Nm. On the other hand, the power and torque of R15S stand at 18.4 PS and 14.2 Nm respectively. Jawa offers the 42 Bobber in 5 colours whereas the Yamaha R15S comes in 2 colours. Out of 1170 user reviews, R15S scores 4.6 whereas the Jawa 42 Bobber tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 101 user reviews..The Jawa 42 Bobber Mileage is around 30.56 kmpl, while the Yamaha R15S Mileage is around 40 kmpl.

42 Bobber vs R15S

Key Highlights	42 Bobber	R15S
Mileage (City)	30.56 kmpl	40 kmpl
Max Power	29.92 PS	18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve

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Basic Information	Jawa 42 Bobber	Yamaha R15S
On-Road Price	Rs.2.46 Lakh onwards	Rs.1.98 Lakh onwards
Mileage (City)	30.56 kmpl	40 kmpl
Max Power	29.92 PS	18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on Jawa 42 Bobber Reviews	4.6 Based on Yamaha R15S Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 6,723 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 5,731 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.12,061 42 Bobber Insurance	Rs.13,757 R15S Insurance
Colours	Mystic Copper	Matte BlackRacing Blue
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Jawa 42 Bobber

Yamaha R15S

On-Road Price

Rs.2.46 Lakh onwards

Rs.1.98 Lakh onwards

Mileage (City)

30.56 kmpl

40 kmpl

Max Power

29.92 PS

18.4 PS @ 10000 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on Jawa 42 Bobber Reviews

4.6

Based on Yamaha R15S Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 6,723

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 5,731

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.12,061
42 Bobber Insurance

Rs.13,757
R15S Insurance

Colours

Mystic Copper

Matte BlackRacing Blue

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Displacement	334 cc	155 cc
No. of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	-	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	-	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	-	Wet, Multiple Disc
Ignition	-	TCI (Transistor controlled ignition)
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	81 mm	58 mm
Stroke	65 mm	58.7 mm
Compression Ratio	11:1	11.6:1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	32.74 Nm	14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve

Displacement

334 cc

155 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Roadside Assistance	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant	-	Gear Position Indicator, VVA
Seat Type	Single	Single
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Passenger Footrest	-	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Roadside Assistance

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Fuel Gauge	-	Digital
Additional Features	-	Gear Position Indicator, VVA
Real Time Mileage Indicator	-	Yes

Features and Safety

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Additional Features

Gear Position Indicator, VVA

Real Time Mileage Indicator

Performance
City Mileage	30.56 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	30.56 kmpl	40 kmpl
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	4.27 sec Sec	-
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	5.98 sec Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	6.36 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	10.80 Sec	-
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	15,82 m Sec	-
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	31.47 m Sec	-
Top Speed	129 kmph	144 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage

30.56 kmpl

Overall Mileage

30.56 kmpl

40 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

4.27 sec Sec

Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)

5.98 sec Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	12.5 l	11 L
Width	-	725 mm
Length	-	1990 mm
Height	-	1135 mm
Saddle Height	740 mm	815 mm
Ground Clearance	-	170 mm
Wheelbase	1485 mm	1325 mm
Kerb Weight	185 kg	142 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

12.5 l

11 L

Width

725 mm

Length

1990 mm

Height

1135 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
LED Taillights	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	No	Yes
Average Fuel economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

LED Taillights

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	-	282 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	-	220 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

282 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

220 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Double Cradle	Deltabox

Underpinnings

Frame

Double Cradle

Deltabox

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
Yamaha R15S
- NO other 150cc bike makes as much power in India
- Gets segment-leading VVA and slipper clutch
- Razor-sharp handling

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
Yamaha R15S
- Demanding riding position
- Below-par build quality
- LED headlight is rather weak

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User Reviews of Comparison

42 Bobber
R15S

C
chura on Apr 19, 2025
3.8
Best bober
The bike design and look is so classic and it's very affordable in India one of the best bikes for indian roads and the mileage is also quite decent the one problem in this bike is heating issues some times it make the leg burn due to excees of heat apart from that every thing about this bike is fabulous
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vinit on Apr 13, 2025
4.3
Jawa 42 bobber
The Jawa 42 Bobber is one of the most eye-catching motorcycles in the cruiser segment. It’s a bold blend of retro charm and modern attitude, aimed at riders who want to stand out while enjoying a relaxed, yet powerful ride.Powered by a 334cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, the bike churns out around 30.64 PS of power and 32.74 Nm of torque. The performance is smooth and torquey, especially in the mid-range. It’s great for city rides and weekend cruises, though not built for high-speed touring.
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alden on Mar 27, 2025
5.0
I love bobber
It’s a Amazing bike ever such a beauty i love while driving it’s every comfortable to long drive such a cruser bike with singe seat if you’re a single mam definitely go for it without any hesitation it’s completely a good choice rate is also affordable than other bikes you’ll love the bikes handling also
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sourabh on Mar 22, 2025
5.0
Review for Jawa 42 Bobber
The Jawa 42 Bobber Black Mirror is a stylish and fun bike, but potential buyers should be aware of the vibrations and the bouncy ride characteristics. A test ride is recommended to assess the ride quality and determine if it suits your needs.
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deepesh on Mar 20, 2025
4.8
Amazing bike
Its an amazing bike for any person under 3 lakhs. Its is an affordable price for every one. If you want a bike under 3 lakhs then buy this affordable jawa 42 bobber. Because this bike maintenance price is also very affordable. Perfomance vise also good. I highly recommend this bike to all because i am going to buy this bike also 🥰😍
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R
ram on Apr 18, 2025
4.5
R15 s model review
Milage is good compare with others version and engine is very smooth condition and I travelled 2000 km from Madurai to Ladaak and sharp handling and responsive chasis And the bike has a peepy refined engine with a top speed of around 130 kmph and the r15 has a sleek and aggressive design with a sharp tail.
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A
agastya on Mar 26, 2025
4.3
I have owned many yamaha
I have owned many yamaha bikes , and all the time I am surprised by how the bike provides such a nice structure as well as maintain speed up to its name it's almost unbearable to know that people switch from sports to cruiser, I have had my accidents in my entirety of life of 35 years but it still hasn't been able to shake off my feeling for this fast and adventurous bike .
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sathish on Feb 27, 2025
4.5
My honest review for R15 v3
I am riding R15 v3 bike for more than 3 years..really it is a great performance bike with high mileage compared to other sports bike ...the colour and looks are very stylish and attractive...it's speed and performance are at next level... I recommend this bike for everyone who wish to buy it as dream bike.
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rishi on Feb 20, 2025
4.0
Sporty economical machine
Poor buying experience in showroom but the bike is simply awsome u don't even regret a single time and it's a best overall performance bike with a complete package. Looks was amazing and it attracts eyes of many and cops too and the riding posture may cause some back pain for someone's other wise r15v3 is a tremendous machine which is the best sporty economical machine till today.
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A
alfy on Feb 04, 2025
4.5
Favourite bike
This bike is so amazing....it has a sports look...It provides 155 top end in just a 155 cc engine....its an amazing bike ....It is a power monster with a 45 above mileage amazing bike...i recommend others to buy this bike and also wear helmets while driving.....The look ,colour,seating position is also awesome ...It was mine dream bike
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FAQs on Jawa 42 Bobber and Yamaha R15S

Q) Which bike is better Jawa 42 Bobber or Yamaha R15S?

A) As per our average user rating, Jawa 42 Bobber has a score of 4.4/5 while Yamaha R15S has rate of 4.6 /5.

Q) Which bike among Jawa 42 Bobber and Yamaha R15S is cheaper?

A) Jawa 42 Bobber price starts at Rs 212500 & Yamaha R15S price starts at Rs 166700 in Delhi . Yamaha R15S is cheaper between these.

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