Jawa 42 Bobber vs Jawa Perak: Differences Explained Through Pictures
Both have similar bobber designs but some substantial differences too
Both have similar bobber designs but some substantial differences too
Jawa recently launched the 42 Bobber, a bike with bobber styling, that’ll co-exist with the company’s current bobber, the Perak. So how different are the two bobbers from Jawa? Let’s find it out via a set of detailed images:
Design
While the bikes might look similar from a distance, a closer inspection will reveal the differences between the bikes. The New Jawa 42 Bobber ditches the Perak’s complete old school styling for a more modern and sporty design. The Perak’s basic round halogen headlight and its nacelle is replaced by an naked LED headlight on the 42 Bobber and a digital instrument console on top of it, more on that later.
Another difference in terms of design is the 42 Bobber’s muscular fuel tank with sporty cuts and creases. It also gets rubber pads to grip onto the tank. The Perak, on the other hand, in line with its fully retro theme, gets a peanut-shaped tank.
Other changes on the 42 Bobber include a redesigned rear fender and taillight assembly. It also has a conventional taillight, while the Perak gets an underseat unit.
Ergonomics
This part is where both the motorcycles really differ. The 42 Bobber’s handlebars are raised and wider, and foot pegs set further ahead for a more upright, feet-forward riding position as compared to the Perak’s. The 42 Bobber’s single-piece seat has also been re-cushioned and can be adjusted forward or backward by about 25mm.
Features
The 42 Bobber’s modern approach is also visible through its instrument cluster. On the 42 Bobber, you get a modern digital instrument cluster along with a switch cube on the handlebar to toggle through it. The Perak, on the other hand, makes do with an old-school analogue cluster which feels rather basic compared to the 42 Bobber’s unit.
One last change includes retuned suspension on the 42 Bobber to suit its sporty avatar, and other bits like the engine and underpinnings remain the same. That said, the biggest difference between the two bobbers is the price. While the Perak costs Rs 2,09,187, the new 42 Bobber can be had for a more accessible price tag of Rs 2,06,500 (ex-showroom). The 42 Bobber, hence, sounds like the perfect mix between a retro design with modern elements, at a lower price.
User Reviews
- My review of jawa 42 bobberThe looks of the bike is absolutely fenomenal the bike is extremely unique because no brand offers a proper bobber bike for such affordable price only few bobber bikes are available in india for ex indian bobber or triumph bonnevile bobber and this jawa 42 bobber this bike is almost amazing to ride and it brings pure joy and fun fully value for money. Extremely good. i have ridden many types of bikes from many different brands but this is absolutely beautiful to ride, the performance is absolutely good although i have few minor issues like heating issue. oh man please i have special request to jawa that please do something about heating issue, the bike heats so much it is unbelievable, also sometimes just sometimes the front brakes make wierd noises and also i have another small issue which is rear brakes. rear brakes are very weak. i will always recommend to use front brakes because rear brakes are very weak of this bike so be careful with brakes, otherwise besides these minor issues the bike is absolutely perfect to ride and beautiful. I would definitely recommend this bike, why because this is bike that is only one and only in its segment, no brand i repeat no brand makes or offer affordable proper bobber motorcycle, some brand try to replicate like royal enfield but this outclass classic 350 very easily, the price is extremely affordable for such a bike.Read More
- Good for speed and stylishI chose Jawa Perak 334 mainly because iska look mujhe bahut unique laga single seat bobber style sab bikes se alag feel deta hai engine bhi powerful hai aur road par strong dikhti hai mujhe kuch hatke chahiye tha jo har kisi ke paas na ho isliye ye bike choose ki. Ride experience ab tak kaafi smooth raha hai bike highway par stable feel deti hai aur aceleration bhi strong hai thoda heavy hai lekin control achha mil jata hai long rides ke liye comfortable hai bas city traffic me kabhi-kabhi thoda heavy lagta hai overall ride enjoyable hai. Haan, main recommend karunga lekin un logon ke liye jo style aur performance dono chahte hain Agar aapko unique design aur powerful engine pasand hai to ye bike best hai. Lekin jo log daily traffic ke liye easy bike chahte hain unke liye thodi heavy lag sakti hai.Read More