Honda Rebel 500 vs Jawa 42 Bobber

Last Updated: August 4, 2026

Jawa 42 Bobber price starts at Rs. 2.05 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.85 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Honda Rebel 500, priced at Rs. 5.90 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Rebel 500 offers a claimed 27 kmpl, while the 42 Bobber delivers 30.56 kmpl. On the performance front, the Rebel 500 uses a 471cc engine producing 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm and the 42 Bobber a 334cc engine producing 29.92 PS. If you're deciding between the Rebel 500 and 42 Bobber, the 42 Bobber is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Rebel 500 stands out for performance.

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Rebel 500 vs 42 Bobber Comparison Summary

Specification Honda Rebel 500Jawa 42 Bobber
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 5.90 LakhRs. 2.05 Lakh
Mileage 27 kmpl30.56 kmpl
Engine 471 cc334 cc
Max power 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm29.92 PS
Kerb weight 191 Kg185 Kg

Rebel 500 vs 42 Bobber Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Rebel 500 E-ClutchJawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White
Rating
3 reviews
134 reviews
Brand Name Honda Jawa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.90 Lakh Rs. 2.05 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, 8 valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm 29.92 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Rebel 500 Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Colors
Wheel Size Front :-406.4 inch, Rear :-406.4 inch Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI Not Available
Rs. 5,611 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 12,136 42 Bobber Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
153 kmph
129 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, 8 valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled
Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
471 cc
334 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm
29.92 PS
Max Torque
43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm
30 Nm
Bore
67 mm
81 mm
Stroke
66.8 mm
65 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Electronic Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
10.7
11:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
27 kmpl
30.56 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
10.80s
0-40 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
1.94s
Braking 60-0 km/h
Not Available
15.82m
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
Not Available
1.94s
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
Digital
Analog

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks
Telescopic Forks, ø 35 mm
Suspension-Rear
Showa Dual Shock Absorbers
Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled With 7 Step Adjustable Preload

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 :-130/90-16, Rear :- 150/80-16
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-406.4 inch, Rear :-406.4 inch
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
690 mm
740 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.2 L
Engine Oil Capacity
3.2 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2205*810*1090 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1490 mm
1485 mm
Length
2205 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
125 mm
Not Available
Height
1090 mm
Not Available
Width
810 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.2 L
12.5 L
Kerb Weight
191 Kg
185 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
296 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm

Roadside assistance
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 7.4AH
Not Available
Projector head light
LED Projector
Not Available

Frame Type
Steel Diamond
Double Cradle
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
1
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque Control, Roadsync
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
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
Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
4 Years or 50,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
4
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
50000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Rebel 500
  • Classic bobber styling with modern touches
  • Low seat height and relaxed ergonomics
  • Smooth and torquey twin-cylinder engine
Honda Rebel 500
  • Limited availability (only 3 cities at launch)
  • No riding modes or ride-by-wire tech even at this price

Is Honda Rebel 500 Better Than Jawa 42 Bobber?

100% users have chosen Honda Rebel 500 over Jawa 42 Bobber in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 203 users have also rated Honda Rebel 500 and Jawa 42 Bobber on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Jawa 42 Bobber has out rated Honda Rebel 500 on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor 42 Bobber Rebel 500
Mileage 1.7 4.0
Performance 2.3 4.8
Comfort 4.2 4.6
Maintenance 2.0 3.9
Features 4.1 4.6
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Honda Rebel 500 Vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda Rebel 500 vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber?
Jawa 42 Bobber has out rated Honda Rebel 500 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Rebel 500 vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber?
The Jawa 42 Bobber is cheaper than Honda Rebel 500 by ₹3.85 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Rebel 500 vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber?
For the E-Clutch version, 471 cc Petrol engine of Rebel 500 produces 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm of torque. Whereas for the Moonstone White version, 334 cc Petrol engine of 42 Bobber produces 29.92 PS of power and 30 Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda Rebel 500 has better performance.

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