Jawa 42 Bobber vs KTM 390 Duke R

KTM 390 Duke R Price starts at Rs. 3.45 Lakh which is Rs. 1.43 Lakh costlier than base model of Jawa 42 Bobber priced at Rs. 2.03 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Jawa 42 Bobber is 30.56 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM 390 Duke R is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Jawa 42 Bobber is powered by 334 cc engine , while KTM 390 Duke R is powered by 398.63 cc engine. Jawa 42 Bobber is available in 5 different colours while KTM 390 Duke R comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Jawa 42 Bobber vs KTM 390 Duke R can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

42 Bobber vs 390 Duke R

Key Highlights 42 Bobber Moonstone White390 Duke R STD
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 29.92 PS 46 PS @ 8500 rpm

42 Bobber vs 390 Duke R Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone WhiteKTM 390 Duke R STD
Rating
134 reviews
144 reviews
Brand Name Jawa KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.05 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.45 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 29.92 PS 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Colors
KTM 390 Duke R 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. 5,611 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,454 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,136 42 Bobber Insurance Rs. 22,870 390 Duke R Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
129 kmph
167 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
...
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
334 cc
398.63 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
29.92 PS
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
30 Nm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
81 mm
89 mm
Stroke
65 mm
64 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Compression Ratio
11:1
12.71:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
30.56 kmpl
30 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
10.80s
...
0-40 Kmph (sec)
1.94s
...
Braking 60-0 km/h
15.82m
...

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks, ø 35 mm
5 Click Compression And Rebound Adjustable, Open Cartridge, Wp Apex Usd Forks, 43 mm Diameter
Suspension-Rear
Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled With 7 Step Adjustable Preload
Adjustable Wp Apex Monoshock, 5 Step Rebound Damping, 10 Step Preload Adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
23 psi
29 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
23 psi
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
28 psi
32 psi
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 Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
740 mm
800 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.2 L
3 L
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1357 mm
Ground Clearance
...
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
...
Roadside assistance
...
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
...
12V / 8AH

Cruise Control
...
Frame Type
Double Cradle
Split - Steel Trellis Frame, Aluminum Casted Sub-Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
...
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grab Rail
Calls and Messaging
...
Navigation assist
...
Riding Modes
...
Track,Rain,Street
Traction Control
...
Low battery alert
Brightness Control
...
No. of Tripmeters
1
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Rear Footpegs
...
Daytime Running Lamps
Additional Features/Information
...
Ride By Wire, Supermoto Mode, Track Screen, Quickshifter+, Cornering ABS
Gear Position Indicator
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
...
Side Stand Warning
Launch Control
...
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Internet Connectivity
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...
Service Due Indicator

Vehicle Warranty
4 Years or 50,000 Km
2 Years or 30,000 Km
4th Service
18000 Kms
...
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM 390 Duke R
  • Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
  • Brakes feel sharp and predictable
  • Adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
  • Lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
  • Feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
  • You can barely feel any engine heat, even in bumper to bumper traffic
  • Motor has become a lot smoother than before
KTM 390 Duke R
  • Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
  • H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model

Is Jawa 42 Bobber Better Than KTM 390 Duke R?

61% users have chosen Jawa 42 Bobber over KTM 390 Duke R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 399 users have also rated Jawa 42 Bobber and KTM 390 Duke R 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 Bobber is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and safety in your bike. But KTM 390 Duke R is better on the grounds of maintenance and features. 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 390 Duke R
Mileage 4.0 3.9
Performance 4.8 4.5
Comfort 4.6 4.6
Maintenance 3.9 4.1
Safety 0.2 0.1
Features 4.6 4.7
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Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Vs KTM 390 Duke R FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs KTM 390 Duke R?
As per the users experiences Jawa 42 Bobber is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and safety in your bike. But KTM 390 Duke R is better on the grounds of maintenance and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs KTM 390 Duke R?
The Jawa 42 Bobber is cheaper than KTM 390 Duke R by ₹1.40 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs KTM 390 Duke R?
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, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of 390 Duke R produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 Bobber has better performance.

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