Jawa 42 Bobber vs Keeway K-Light 250V

Last Updated: August 17, 2026

Jawa 42 Bobber price starts at Rs. 2.05 Lakh, which is Rs. 45,050 cheaper than the base variant of Keeway K-Light 250V, priced at Rs. 2.50 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 42 Bobber offers a claimed 30.56 kmpl, while the K-Light 250V delivers 32 kmpl. On the performance front, the 42 Bobber uses a 334cc engine producing 29.92 PS and the K-Light 250V a 249cc engine producing 18.9 PS @ 8500 rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 Bobber and K-Light 250V, the 42 Bobber is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the K-Light 250V stands out for mileage and a lighter kerb weight.

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42 Bobber vs K-Light 250V Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42 BobberKeeway K-Light 250V
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.05 LakhRs. 2.50 Lakh
Mileage 30.56 kmpl32 kmpl
Engine 334 cc249 cc
Max power 29.92 PS18.9 PS @ 8500 rpm
Kerb weight 185 Kg179 Kg

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Basic Info Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone WhiteKeeway K-Light 250V Matte Blue
Rating
134 reviews
35 reviews
Brand Name Jawa Keeway
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.05 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.50 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC V-Twin engine, Air-cooled, 4 Valve
Max Power 29.92 PS 18.9 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Colors
Keeway K-Light 250V Colors
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,611 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,845 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,136 42 Bobber Insurance Rs. 12,894 K-Light 250V Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
129 kmph
125 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
V-Twin engine, Air-cooled, 4 Valve
Engine Displacement
334 cc
249 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
5-Speed
Max Power
29.92 PS
18.9 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
30 Nm
19 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
81 mm
49 mm
Stroke
65 mm
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
ECU
Compression Ratio
11:1
10:01

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

Mileage (Overall)
30.56 kmpl
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

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

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
Front :-120/80-16, Rear :-140/70-16
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-406.4 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
740 mm
715 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.2 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2230*920*1090 mm3
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1530 mm
Length
Not Available
2230 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
160 mm
Height
Not Available
1090 mm
Width
Not Available
920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 L
20 Litres
Kerb Weight
185 Kg
179 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
Not Available

Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED

Frame Type
Double Cradle
Not Available
Digital Display Type
LCD
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
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
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Backrest
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
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
2 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
Not Available

Is Keeway K-Light 250V Better Than Jawa 42 Bobber?

50% users have chosen Keeway K-Light 250V over Jawa 42 Bobber in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 232 users have also rated Keeway K-Light 250V 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 Keeway K-Light 250V is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Jawa 42 Bobber is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
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 K-Light 250V
Mileage 3.2 4.0
Performance 3.6 4.8
Comfort 4.6 4.6
Maintenance 3.6 3.9
Features 4.8 4.6
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Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Vs Keeway K-Light 250V FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs Keeway K-Light 250V?
As per the users experiences Jawa 42 Bobber is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Keeway K-Light 250V is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs Keeway K-Light 250V?
The Jawa 42 Bobber is cheaper than Keeway K-Light 250V by ₹45,050.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs Keeway K-Light 250V?
For the Moonstone White version, 334 cc Petrol engine of 42 Bobber produces 29.92 PS of power and 30 Nm of torque. Whereas for the Matte Blue version, 249 cc Petrol engine of K-Light 250V produces 18.9 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 19 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 Bobber has better performance.

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