The Jawa 42 Bobber has carved out a niche for itself in the Indian motorcycle market with its distinctive bobber styling, low-slung stance and torquey liquid-cooled engine. If you’re planning to book one, here’s a detailed breakdown covering the booking process, variants, features and everything else you need to
know before making a decision.
Variant and Price
The Jawa 42 Bobber is available in two variants:
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Variants |
Price (all prices ex-showroom) |
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Alloy Wheel |
Rs 2,19,950 |
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Spoked Wheel |
Rs 2,04,950 – Rs 2,10,950 |
Booking Details
The Jawa 42 Bobber can be booked through the Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles website, after paying a booking amount of Rs 999. You can also visit your nearest authorised Jawa Yezdi dealership to book the bike.
Reasons To Buy Or Skip The Jawa 42 Bobber
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Reasons To Buy |
Reasons To Skip |
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Gorgeous bobber styling with strong road presence |
Vibrations can be felt on the handlebar, footpegs and fuel tank at higher speeds |
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Agile handling characteristics |
Gearbox could have been smoother |
Colours
The Jawa 42 Bobber is available in four colour options:
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Variant |
Colours |
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Alloy Wheel |
Black Mirror |
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Spoke Wheel |
Jasper Red, Moonstone White and Mystique Copper |
Features
Convenience Features
The Jawa 42 Bobber gets a fully digital LCD instrument console that displays readouts such as speedometer, fuel gauge, tripmeter and gear position indicator. The layout is simple and easy to read while still adding a modern touch to the retro styling.
The 42 Bobber also comes with features like:
Safety Features
On the safety front, the 42 Bobber gets:
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Disc brakes at both ends
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Dual-channel ABS as standard
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Wide tyres for better grip, and looks
The braking setup ensures confident stopping power, while the ABS system helps improve safety during emergency braking situations.
Engine And Performance
Powering the Jawa 42 Bobber is a 334cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 29.9PS and 30Nm. The engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox. The motor feels rev-happy compared to traditional retro bikes, with strong mid-range performance and decent top-end capability.
The exhaust note is also a highlight, delivering a deep sound that complements the motorcycle’s overall striking character.
Rivals
The Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 looks more vibrant and offers a much smoother riding experience, but the Jawa 42 Bobber is more affordable.
The Jawa Perak is the more retro looking bobber in the lineup but the Jawa 42 Bobber looks more modern and the Alloy Wheel variants are more affordable comparatively.
