Jawa 42 Bobber vs Kawasaki KLX230R S

Last Updated: October 22, 2026

Kawasaki KLX230R S price starts at Rs. 1.79 Lakh, which is Rs. 29,942 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 KLX230R S a 233cc engine producing 20 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 Bobber and KLX230R S, the KLX230R S is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the 42 Bobber stands out for performance.

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42 Bobber vs KLX230R S Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42 BobberKawasaki KLX230R S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.09 LakhRs. 1.79 Lakh
Mileage Not Available14 kmpl
Engine 334 cc233 cc
Max power 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm20 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 177 Kg129 Kg

42 Bobber vs KLX230R S Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 Bobber All Stars Mystic CopperKawasaki KLX230R S (2026)
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Brand Name Jawa Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.09 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.79 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC
Max Power 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm 20 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Colors
Kawasaki KLX230R S Colors
Wheel Size Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-533.4 mm, Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,721 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,157 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,204 42 Bobber Insurance Rs. 11,700 KLX230R S Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
129 kmph
77 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, SOHC
Engine Displacement
334 cc
233 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm
20 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
30 Nm @ 5500 rpm
20.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
81 mm
67 mm
Stroke
65 mm
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
11:1
9.4:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
14 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
Yes
Not Available
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
223 mm
Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks, ø 35 mm
Telescopic Fork
Suspension-Rear
Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled With 7 Step
Uni-Trak with spring preload adjustability

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
23 psi
26 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
23 psi
26 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
33 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
28 psi
33 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-140/70-17
Front :-2.75-21 Rear :-4.10-18
Wheel Size
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-533.4 mm, Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
740 mm
900 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.2 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2050*830*1180 mm3
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1370 mm
Length
Not Available
2050 mm
Ground Clearance
145 mm
270 mm
Height
Not Available
1180 mm
Width
Not Available
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 L
7.5 L
Kerb Weight
177 Kg
129 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Not Available
Front Brake Size
280 mm
290 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
230 mm

Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 6AH

Frame Type
Double Cradle
Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Digital Display Type
LCD
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
1
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Adjustable Handlebar, Adjustable Seat
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
Dirt Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
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
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki KLX230R S
  • At 129kg (kerb) the bike is quite light
  • Rider-friendly engine performance
  • The ground clearance quite high at 270mm
Kawasaki KLX230R S
  • Gets the same suspension setup as the 2026 KLX230 with less wheel travel
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Which bike is best between Jawa 42 Bobber vs Kawasaki KLX230R S?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa 42 Bobber vs Kawasaki KLX230R S?
The Kawasaki KLX230R S is cheaper than Jawa 42 Bobber by ₹29,942.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa 42 Bobber vs Kawasaki KLX230R S?
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 (2026) version, 233 cc Petrol engine of KLX230R S produces 20 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 20.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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