Jawa 42 Bobber vs Jawa 42 FJ

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

Jawa 42 FJ price starts at Rs. 2.02 Lakh, which is Rs. 7,000 cheaper than the base variant of Jawa 42 Bobber, priced at Rs. 2.09 Lakh. On the performance front, the 42 Bobber uses a 334cc engine producing 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm and the 42 FJ a 334cc engine producing 29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 Bobber and 42 FJ, the 42 Bobber is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the 42 FJ stands out for affordability.

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42 Bobber vs 42 FJ Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42 BobberJawa 42 FJ
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.09 LakhRs. 2.02 Lakh
Mileage Not Available32 kmpl
Engine 334 cc334 cc
Max power 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 177 Kg184 Kg

42 Bobber vs 42 FJ Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 Bobber All Stars Mystic CopperJawa 42 FJ All Stars Aurora Green Matte
Rating
134 reviews
11 reviews
Brand Name Jawa Jawa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.09 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.02 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Max Power 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm 29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ Colors
Wheel Size Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,721 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,529 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,204 42 Bobber Insurance Rs. 12,086 42 FJ Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
129 kmph
140 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Engine Displacement
334 cc
334 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm
29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
30 Nm @ 5500 rpm
29.62 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
81 mm
81 mm
Stroke
65 mm
65 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11:1
11:1

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

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

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks, ø 35 mm
Ø41 mm, Telescopic Forks
Suspension-Rear
Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled With 7 Step Adjustable Preload
Twin shock absorber with 5-step Adjustable Pre load

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
23 psi
23 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
23 psi
23 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
28 psi
30 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-140/70-17
Front :-100/90-18, Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
740 mm
797 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.2 L
Not Available
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1440 mm
Ground Clearance
145 mm
175 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
177 Kg
184 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Not Available
Yes
Roadside assistance
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED

Frame Type
Double Cradle
Double Cradle
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
1
1
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
1000 Kms/30 Days
1000 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
6000 Kms/180 Days
6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
12000 Kms/365 Days
12000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
18000 Kms
18000 Kms

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

Is Jawa 42 FJ Better Than Jawa 42 Bobber?

60% users have chosen Jawa 42 FJ over Jawa 42 Bobber in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 206 users have also rated Jawa 42 FJ and Jawa 42 Bobber on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Jawa 42 FJ is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort in your bike. But Jawa 42 Bobber is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features.
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 FJ 42 Bobber
Mileage 3.5 4.0
Performance 4.5 4.8
Comfort 4.8 4.6
Maintenance 3.3 3.9
Features 4.5 4.6
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Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ?
As per the users experiences Jawa 42 Bobber is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, maintenance and features in your bike. But Jawa 42 FJ is better on the grounds of comfort.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ?
The Jawa 42 FJ is cheaper than Jawa 42 Bobber by ₹7,000.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs Jawa Motorcycles 42 FJ?
For the All Stars Mystic Copper version, 334 cc Petrol engine of 42 Bobber produces 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 30 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the All Stars Aurora Green Matte version, 334 cc Petrol engine of 42 FJ produces 29.17 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 29.62 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 Bobber has better performance.

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