Last Updated on: 27 Feb 2026
Jawa 42 Bobber Standard
Jawa 42 Bobber Standard specifications
Engine & Transmission
Fuel Type/ Propulsion | Petrol |
Bore | 81 mm |
Stroke | 65 mm |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Displacement | 334 cc |
Valvetrain | 4 Valves/Cyl |
Cooling | Liquid Cooled |
Engine Type | 1 cylinder |
Max Engine Power | 29.51 bhp |
Max Engine Torque | 32.74 Nm |
Gearbox Type | Manual |
Number of Gears | 6 |
Transmission Type | Manual |
Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Slipper clutch | Yes |
Fuel & Performance
Fuel Tank Size | 14 L |
Auto Start/Stop | No |
Reserve Fuel Capacity | 2.2 L |
Top Speed | 130 kph |
Chassis & Suspension
Front Brakes | Disc |
Rear Brakes | Disc |
Front Brake Type | Disc |
Rear Brake Type | Disc |
Chassis type | Double cradle Tubular Frame |
Front Suspension Type | Telescopic Hydraulic Fork |
Rear Suspension Adjustability | Yes |
Chassis name | Double cradle Tubular Frame |
Rear Suspension Type | Mono Shock Absorber, 7 Step Adjustable |
Wheel Type | Spoke |
Tyre type | Tubed |
Calliper Type | Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston |
Rear Brake Type | Disc |
Front Brake Type | Disc |
Rear Brake Size | 240 mm |
Front Brake Size | 280 mm |
Front Tyre Size | 100/90 - 18 |
Rear Tyre Size | 140/70 - 17 |
Front Wheel Size | 18 inch |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 inch |
Dimensions
Wheelbase | 1485 mm |
Seat height | 740 mm |
Kerb Weight | 185 kg |
Jawa 42 Bobber Standard features
Safety
| Combined Braking System | |
| Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) | Dual channel |
| Cornering ABS | |
| Hazard lights | |
| Side-stand indicator | |
| Side-stand engine cut-off |
Features
| Pass-light switch | |
| Electric Start | |
| Low Battery Indicator | |
| Keyless Lock | |
| Low Oil Indicator | |
| Tripmeter |
Instrumentation
| TFT colour Instrument cluster | |
| Touchscreen | |
| Low Fuel Level Warning | |
| Instrument console | Digital |
| Gear Indicator | |
| Engine/Motor temperature gauge |
Jawa 42 Bobber variants
Jawa 42 Bobber comparison







Questions you may find useful
Gladin
•15wI am a first-time motorcycle rider, and I’m trying to decide between the Jawa 42 Bobber, Jawa Perak, Royal Enfield Meteor 350, Goan Classic 350, Triumph Speed 400, and Harley-Davidson X440. I’m 5'7”, 38 years old, and have a muscular build. Which of these bikes would be most suitable for me in terms of comfort, handling, and ease of riding? Also, do all of these bikes have an option for carrying a passenger comfortably?

Autocar India
First things first, the Jawa Perak and 42 Bobber are strictly single-seater bikes and have no provisions for carrying a pillion. These bikes are also rather stiff and uncomfortable, and we'd recommend steering clear unless you ride very little and mostly on smooth roads.Coming to the other options you've shortlisted, the Triumph Speed 400 will be the dynamically most capable machine and also the fastest one. On the other end of the spectrum, you'll have the laidback but charming Royal Enfield 350s with their easy riding and torque-rich experience.The Harley-Davidson X440 splits the difference between the Triumph and the REs. It all boils down to personal preference, so take a thorough test ride of everything you're considering before making a decision.





