Ather 450 Apex vs Jawa 42 Bobber

Last Updated: October 11, 2026

Ather 450 Apex price starts at Rs. 1.95 Lakh, which is Rs. 13,996 cheaper than the base variant of Jawa 42 Bobber, priced at Rs. 2.09 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the 450 Apex offers a claimed 165 km/charge. On the performance front, the 450 Apex uses a 3.5Kwh battery and the 42 Bobber a 334cc engine producing 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the 450 Apex and 42 Bobber, the 450 Apex is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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450 Apex vs 42 Bobber Comparison Summary

Specification Ather 450 ApexJawa 42 Bobber
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.95 LakhRs. 2.09 Lakh
Mileage / Range 165 km/chargeNot Available
Engine / Battery 3.5 Kwh334 cc
Max power / Motor Not Available29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 111.6 Kg177 Kg

450 Apex vs 42 Bobber Key Highlights

Basic Info Ather 450 Apex IDC 157 KMJawa 42 Bobber All Stars Mystic Copper
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Brand Name Ather Jawa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.95 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.09 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Not Available Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power Not Available 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Colors
Ather Energy 450 Apex Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Colors
Braking Type Combi Brake System Not Available
Wheel Size Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
Range 165 km/charge Not Available
Charging Time 5.15 Hr Not Available
ABS Not Available Dual Channel
Starting Push Button Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI Not Available
Rs. 5,721 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 9,675 450 Apex Insurance Rs. 12,204 42 Bobber Insurance
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Spark Plugs
Not Available
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
Not Available
4
Claimed Top Speed
100 km/Hr
129 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Motor Torque
26 Nm
Not Available
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Motor Waterproofing Rating
IP66
Not Available
Charger Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Engine Type
Not Available
Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
Not Available
334 cc
Gear Box
Not Available
6 Speed
No. Of Batteries
1
Not Available
Max Power
Not Available
29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
Not Available
30 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
Not Available
81 mm
Stroke
Not Available
65 mm
Number Of Cylinders
Not Available
1
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain Drive
Battery Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Not Available
Fuel System
Not Available
Electronic Injection
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Compression Ratio
Not Available
11:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
Not Available
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
Not Available
1 Piston
Braking Type
Combi Brake System
Not Available

0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
10.80s
0-40 Kmph (sec)
2.9s
1.94s
Braking 60-0 km/h
Not Available
15.82m
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
2.9s
1.94s
Scooter Speed
high
Not Available
Braking 80-0 km/h
Not Available
31.47m
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
30-35 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
Not Available
4.27s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
Not Available
5.98s
Fuel Gauge
Not Available
Analog

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Suspension-Front
Telescopic forks
Telescopic Forks, ø 35 mm
Suspension-Rear
Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock
Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled With 7 Step

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
23 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
23 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
28 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-12,Rear :-100/80-12
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
Not Available
740 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.2 L
Wheelbase
1296 mm
1485 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
145 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available
12.5 L
Kerb Weight
111.6 Kg
177 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
200 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Size
190 mm
240 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Not Available
Motor Type
PMSM
Not Available
Motor Power
7 kW
Not Available
Claimed range
165 km/charge
Not Available
Charging network / Battery swapping network
Yes
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative braking
Yes
Not Available
Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
Anti-theft alert
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Conventional Charging Time
5 Hours 15 Minutes
Not Available
Range (Mode 1)
125 Km/Charge
Not Available
Range (Mode 2)
105 Km/Charge
Not Available
Range (Mode 3)
95 Km/Charge
Not Available
Range
165 km/charge
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
Yes
Not Available
Battery Capacity
3.5 Kwh
Not Available
Charging Time
5.15 Hr
Not Available
Charging Time(0-80%)
3 Hrs 12 Min
Not Available
Seat Opening Switch
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Not Available
Double Cradle
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
SmartEco,Eco,Ride,Sport,Warp
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Not Available
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
Not Available
1
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Keyfob
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
OTA Updates
Yes
Not Available
Multi-function Lock
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
2 GB RAM, 16 GB Storage, Interactive UI, AutoHold, Magic Twist, Optimised Charging, Auto Indicator cut-off, Guide-me-home lights, Emergency Stop Signal, Dashboard auto brightness, ParkSafe, Tow Notifications, Find my scooter, Ride Stats, Push Navigation, Alexa skills, Savings tracker, Pothole+ Alerts, LockSafe, Inter-city Trip Planner, Ping my scooter, Whatsapp on dashboard, Call decline with text
Adjustable Handlebar, Adjustable Seat
Gear Position Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Full Maps Navigation
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Fall Alert
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Assist
Yes
Not Available
Telematics
Yes
Not Available
Touch Screen Display
Yes
Not Available
Battery Percentage
Yes
Not Available
Document Storage
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Not Available
Dual Channel
Body Type
Electric Scooters
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Internet Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Starting
Push Button Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Operating System
Android
Not Available
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Processor
Snapdragon 212
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Charging Station Locator
Yes
Not Available
Gradeability
20°
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Carry hook
Yes
Not Available
Underseat storage
22 L
Not Available
Charger Output
900 W
Not Available
Cooling System
Not Available
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
12000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
18000 Kms

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 30,000 Km
4 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
4
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
50000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Ather 450 Apex
  • Gets great performance
  • Packed to the brim with features
  • Handles like a charm
Ather 450 Apex
  • The scooter is priced exorbitantly
  • Under seat storage is less when compared to rivals
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