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. If you are confused about which bike from the Jawa 42 range you should buy, then check out our detailed analysis of the Jawa 42 range here. 

How much does the Jawa 42 Bobber cost?

The Jawa 42 Bobber’s Moonstone White variant is priced at Rs 2,09,500. The Mystic Copper variant’s spoke wheel sub-variant costs Rs 2,12,500 and the alloy wheel sub-variant costs Rs 2,18,900. 

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

How many variants does the Jawa 42 Bobber have and what are its colour options?

The Jawa 42 Bobber range has seven colour variants. The Mystic Copper variant gets a sombre and subtle looking paint job and is available with the option of both spoke and alloy wheels. The Moonstone White colour has a very clean layout with a blue stripe running across the middle portion of the fuel tank till the fuel filler cap. It is available with spoke wheels. The Jasper Red Dual Tone, as the name suggests, gets a dual tone paint job of white colour at the top half of the fuel tank and a glowing red colour at the bottom half of the fuel tank. This variant is also available with both spoke and alloy wheels. 

The Black Mirror variant gets an all-black treatment across the bobber and the fuel tank retains the dual-tone template of the Jasper Red Dual Tone with the colour options here being a glistening grey shade at the top half and a black colour at the bottom half of the tank. The Red Sheen variant gets a flashy chrome fuel tank with a red colour at the bottom part of the fuel tank. Both these variants get diamond-cut alloy wheels. 

Is the Jawa 42 Bobber a good city bike?

The Jawa 42 Bobber’s 334cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine has a peaky nature to it and requires frequent gear changes in the city to help it with quick overtakes. Despite the rev-happy nature of the bike, the motor is refined and smooth and is also tractable enough for a decent commuting experience in the city. The gearbox is quite clunky, though. The suspension setup absorbs bumps and potholes in a decent manner despite being on the firmer side and the ergonomics are upright and comfortable. These factors make the Jawa 42 Bobber a decent bike to ride in the city. 

Is the Jawa 42 Bobber good for long rides and touring?

The peaky nature of the Jawa 42 Bobber’s engine means it provides great performance at a higher-end of the rev range and reaches speeds of 100kmph without much fuss. Significant vibrations are felt, though, post the 100kmph mark. The sheer performance of the engine is quite exhilarating and overtaking other vehicles on the highway is a breeze. The suspension setup provides a good riding experience on the highway and handles speed bumps and potholes adequately. The riding position is upright and comfortable and the well-cushioned seat will keep your bottom comfortable during those long rides. And the agile handling characteristics tie up the whole package very well to make the Jawa 42 Bobber good for long rides and touring. 

Is the Jawa 42 Bobber comfortable?

The suspension setup of the Jawa 42 Bobber is on the firmer side but offers a decently comfortable riding experience. Bumps and potholes can be felt at higher speeds but the experience is not spine-breaking. The well-cushioned seat adds to the comfort quotient of the bike as well. The upright and comfortable ergonomics make it a good bike for long rides but the awkward leg positioning might be an irritant for some riders. All in all, the Jawa 42 Bobber offers a decent comfort level during those long hours on the saddle. 

Does the Jawa 42 Bobber get a pillion seat as an accessory?

No, a pillion seat is not available as an accessory on the Jawa 42 Bobber. Bobbers are single-seater motorcycles and the lack of a pillion seat is what this bike is all about.

What features does the Jawa 42 Bobber get?

The Jawa 42 Bobber gets a circular LCD instrument console that shows readouts such as speedometer, odometer, trip meter, clock, fuel level indicator, tachometer, and side-stand engine shutdown indicator. The Bobber also gets all-LED lighting with a USB charging point and dual-channel ABS.

Is the Jawa 42 Bobber worth buying?

If you are looking for a sub-350cc bobber with an affordable price tag, then the Jawa 42 Bobber is a good option to consider. It offers exhilarating performance, agile handling and a decently comfortable riding experience. It serves its purpose as a bobber pretty well and will satisfy your needs as a commuter in the city as well as a tourer on the highway.

What are the alternatives to the Jawa 42 Bobber?

The Jawa 42 Bobber doesn’t have any rivals in its segment in the Indian two-wheeler market except for the Jawa Perak. It will rival the Royal Enfield Classic 350 Bobber post its launch.