Jawa 42 Bobber vs Joy e-bike Thunderbolt

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Jawa 42 Bobber price starts at Rs. 2.08 Lakh, which is Rs. 25,284 cheaper than the base variant of Joy e-bike Thunderbolt, priced at Rs. 2.33 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the 42 Bobber returns a claimed 30.56 kmpl, while the Thunderbolt offers a claimed 110 km/charge. On the performance front, the 42 Bobber uses a 334cc engine producing 29.92 PS and the Thunderbolt a 5.18Kwh battery. If you're deciding between the 42 Bobber and Thunderbolt, the 42 Bobber is the better pick for affordability.

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42 Bobber vs Thunderbolt Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42 BobberJoy e-bike Thunderbolt
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.08 LakhRs. 2.33 Lakh
Mileage / Range 30.56 kmpl110 km/charge
Engine / Battery 334 cc5.18 Kwh
Max power / Motor 29.92 PSNot Available
Kerb weight 185 KgNot Available

42 Bobber vs Thunderbolt Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone WhiteJoy e-bike Thunderbolt STD
Rating
134 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Jawa Joy e-bike
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.08 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.33 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Not Available
Max Power 29.92 PS Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Electric
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Colors
Joy e-bike Thunderbolt Colors
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
Range Not Available 110 km/charge
Charging Time Not Available 9 Hr
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Running Cost Rs. 3.27/km Rs. 0.31/km
EMI
Rs. 5,687 @ 6% (36 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 12,183 42 Bobber Insurance Rs. 7,354 Thunderbolt Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
129 kmph
90 km/Hr
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
Not Available
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Not Available
Engine Displacement
334 cc
Not Available
Gear Box
6 Speed
Not Available
Max Power
29.92 PS
Not Available
Max Torque
30 Nm
230 Nm
Bore
81 mm
Not Available
Stroke
65 mm
Not Available
Number Of Cylinders
1
Not Available
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Hub Motor
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Compression Ratio
11:1
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
30.56 kmpl
Not Available
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
Not Available

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks, ø 35 mm
Upside down Forks
Suspension-Rear
Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled With 7 Step Adjustable Preload
Monoshock

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
23 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
23 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
28 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-140/70-17
Not Available
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
740 mm
Not Available
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
150 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.2 L
Not Available
Wheelbase
1485 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 L
Not Available
Kerb Weight
185 Kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
Not Available

Motor Type
Not Available
DC Brushless Hub Motor
Motor Power
Not Available
5 kW
Claimed range
Not Available
110 km/charge
Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
Conventional Charging Time
Not Available
9 Hours
Range
Not Available
110 km/charge
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
5.18 Kwh
Charging Time
Not Available
9 Hr

Frame Type
Double Cradle
Not Available
Digital Display Type
LCD
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
1
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Electric Bikes, Sports Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Gradeability
Not Available
18°
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Underseat storage
Not Available
Yes
Charger Output
Not Available
10 Apm
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Not Available
Odometer
Digital
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

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

Vehicle Warranty
4 Years or 50,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
Not Available
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As per the users experiences Jawa 42 Bobber is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and performance in your bike. But Joy e-bike Thunderbolt is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and features.
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The Jawa 42 Bobber is cheaper than Joy e-bike Thunderbolt by ₹25,284.
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As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 Bobber has better performance.

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