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5 things to know before buying the Jawa 42 Bobber

The 42 Bobber is priced from Rs 1.93 lakh.
1 min read•18 Dec '25
Ved Janve
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Jawa 42 Bobber

The Jawa 42 Bobber, based on the 42 FJ, shares its fundamentals with the latter but comes with a single seat, a longer wheelbase and a monoshock, lending it the ‘Bobber’ suffix. Here are a few things to know if you are considering buying it.

What engine does the Jawa 42 Bobber have?

The Jawa 42 Bobber is powered by the same 334cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine as the 42 FJ, producing 29.9hp and 30Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

What is the weight and seat height of the Jawa 42 Bobber?

5 things to know before buying the Jawa 42 Bobber

The Jawa 42 Bobber has a dry weight of 185kg, and once its 12.5-litre fuel tank is filled, its kerb weight will be closer to 200kg. It has a seat height of 740mm, making it accessible for shorter riders as well.

What features does the Jawa 42 Bobber have?

5 things to know before buying the Jawa 42 Bobber

The Jawa 42 Bobber comes equipped with dual-channel ABS, an LED headlamp and a basic LCD instrument cluster.

What are the colour options for the Jawa 42 Bobber?

5 things to know before buying the Jawa 42 Bobber

The Jawa 42 Bobber is available in five colours: Black Mirror, Jasper Red, Moonstone White, Deep Black Matte Red Clad and Mystique Copper.

What is the price of the Jawa 42 Bobber?

The price of the Jawa 42 Bobber starts at Rs 1.93 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

 

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