Jawa 42 Bobber

The Jawa 42 Bobber is a modern and sporty iteration of the Jawa Perak, targeted towards young, solo riders. It offers a blend of style, power, and sportiness as an entry-level bike in the bobber category.

The top Jawa 42 Bobber variant is now available in a new Red Sheen colour option, priced identically to the Black Mirror variant at Rs. 2,29,500 (ex-showroom Delhi). Check out what this new variant has to offer. Both the Jawa 42 Bobber and the sibling Jawa Perak get the same 334cc, single-cylinder motor. Know which one is better in this visual comparison. For those considering purchasing a new Jawa motorcycle, the most recent price list is available here.

Jawa 42 Bobber Price

The Jawa 42 Bobber range has seven variants. The Moonstone White edition's price starts at Rs 2,09,500, followed by the Mystic Copper, which come in two sub-variants, spoke wheels at Rs 2,12,500 and alloy wheels at Rs 2,18,900. 

The Jasper Red Dual Tone with spoke wheels costs Rs 2,15,187, while its alloy wheel alternative costs Rs 2,19,950. At the higher end are the Black Mirror and vibrant Red Sheen editions, each retailing for Rs 2,29,500. (All prices ex-showroom Delhi).

Jawa 42 Bobber Key Features

The Jawa 42 Bobber gets an entirely digital, circular instrument console that provides information such as speedometer, odometer, trip meter, fuel level indicator, tachometer, and side-stand engine shutdown indicator, among other things.

Moreover, it flaunts an all-LED lighting with a USB charging point and dual-channel ABS.

Jawa 42 Bobber Engine

Powering the Jawa 42 Bobber is the BS6.2 compliant, 334cc, DOHC, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. This unit generates an output of 29.92PS and 30Nm. It has a 6-speed gearbox. 

The real-world tested mileage of the Jawa 42 Bobber in the city is 30.56kmpl.

Jawa 42 Bobber Suspension and Brakes 

Constructed on a twin cradle frame, the Jawa 42 Bobber has a 35mm telescopic fork and a 7-step adjustable gas-charged rear monoshock. The bike has a 280mm disc brake at the front and a 240mm disc brake at the back, with dual-channel ABS. It comes with tubeless tyres sized 100-section up front and 140-section at the rear. The front wheel is 18-inches whereas the rear is a smaller 17-inch one. With a accessible seat height of 740mm, the Jawa 42 Bobber gets a 12.5-litre fuel tank. it weighs 185kg kerb.

Jawa 42 Bobber Rivals

No direct competitor for the Jawa 42 Bobber currently exists within its specific segment except for the Jawa Perak. It will also rival the upcoming Royal Enfield Classic 350 Bobber (could also be called the Royal Enfield Shotgun 350. Another single-seat alternative will be the Royal Enfield Classic 350; however, it usually features a rear seat, which can be taken off to get a solo-seat configuration.

Other choices within a comparable cost bracket may be the Royal Enfield Meteor 350, Yezdi Roadster, Honda CB350, Benelli Imperiale 400, and the Keeway V302C.