Jawa 42 Bobber vs KTM 390 Duke

Last Updated: August 27, 2026

Jawa 42 Bobber price starts at Rs. 2.06 Lakh, which is Rs. 77,831 cheaper than the base variant of KTM 390 Duke, priced at Rs. 2.84 Lakh. On the performance front, the 42 Bobber uses a 334cc engine producing 29.92 PS and the 390 Duke a 349.32cc engine producing 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 Bobber and 390 Duke, the 390 Duke is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the 42 Bobber stands out for affordability.

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42 Bobber vs 390 Duke Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42 BobberKTM 390 Duke
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.06 LakhRs. 2.84 Lakh
Mileage 30.56 kmplNot Available
Engine 334 cc349.32 cc
Max power 29.92 PS41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Kerb weight 185 Kg168.3 Kg

42 Bobber vs 390 Duke Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone WhiteKTM 390 Duke STD
Rating
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Brand Name Jawa KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.06 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.84 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC 4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Max Power 29.92 PS 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Colors
KTM 390 Duke Colors
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 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. 5,637 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,768 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,152 42 Bobber Insurance Rs. 13,461 390 Duke Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
129 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
4 stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Internal Combustion Engine
Engine Displacement
334 cc
349.32 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
29.92 PS
41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
Max Torque
30 Nm
33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
81 mm
89 mm
Stroke
65 mm
56.15 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
12.68:1

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
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
Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
247 PS/tonne
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
Adj (5 step Damping) -Inverted telescopic fork, 43mm dia (open cartridge), Wheel Travel - 151 mm
Suspension-Rear
Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled With 7 Step Adjustable Preload
Adj (5 step Damping ) - Mono shox.- 10 steps (prelaod Adj), Wheel Travel - 161 mm

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 :- 110/70-17 Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Apollo
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
740 mm
800 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.2 L
Not Available
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1354 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
183 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
185 Kg
168.3 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
Not Available
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 8AH

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Double Cradle
Split-Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Rear Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Not Available
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain,Street
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
1
3
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
No
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Cornering ABS, SuperMoto ABS, Track Screen, Ride-by-Wire
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Sports Naked 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
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes
Quick Shifter
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 390 Duke
  • Feature-loaded with premium electronics
  • Lightweight and agile handling
KTM 390 Duke
  • Lower performance than 398cc version (390 Duke R)

Is Jawa 42 Bobber Better Than KTM 390 Duke?

100% users have chosen Jawa 42 Bobber over KTM 390 Duke in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 188 users have also rated Jawa 42 Bobber and KTM 390 Duke on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
KTM 390 Duke has out rated Jawa 42 Bobber 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 390 Duke 42 Bobber
Comfort 4.6 5.0
Features 4.6 5.0
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Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Vs KTM 390 Duke FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs KTM 390 Duke?
KTM 390 Duke has out rated Jawa 42 Bobber on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs KTM 390 Duke?
The Jawa 42 Bobber is cheaper than KTM 390 Duke by ₹77,831.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs KTM 390 Duke?
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 STD version, 349.32 cc Petrol engine of 390 Duke produces 41.5 PS @ 8600 rpm of power and 33.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque

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