Jawa 42 Bobber vs KTM RC 125

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

KTM RC 125 price starts at Rs. 1.86 Lakh, which is Rs. 25,587 cheaper than the base variant of Jawa 42 Bobber, priced at Rs. 2.12 Lakh. On the performance front, the 42 Bobber uses a 334cc engine producing 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm and the RC 125 a 124.7cc engine producing 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 Bobber and RC 125, the RC 125 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 RC 125 Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42 BobberKTM RC 125
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.12 LakhRs. 1.86 Lakh
Mileage Not Available41 kmpl
Engine 334 cc124.7 cc
Max power 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Top speed Not Available120 kmph
Kerb weight 177 Kg160 Kg

42 Bobber vs RC 125 Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 Bobber All Stars Mystic CopperKTM RC 125 STD
Rating
134 reviews
83 reviews
Brand Name Jawa KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.12 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.86 Lakh
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Colors
Wheel Size Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,803 @ 6% (36 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 12,254 42 Bobber Insurance Not Available
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
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
Not Available
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
334 cc
124.7 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
Not Available
Max Power
29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
30 Nm @ 5500 rpm
12 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Emission Type
Not Available
bs6-2.0
Bore
81 mm
58 mm
Stroke
65 mm
47.2 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11:1
12.8:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
41 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
10.80s
Not Available
0-40 Kmph (sec)
1.94s
Not Available
Top Speed
Not Available
120 kmph
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
Not Available
Suspension-Rear
Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled With 7 Step Adjustable Preload
Not Available

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
Peak Power
Not Available
14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
740 mm
835 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.2 L
Not Available
Wheelbase
1485 mm
Not Available
Ground Clearance
145 mm
158 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 L
13.7 Liters
Kerb Weight
177 Kg
160 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
Not Available
835 mm
Front Brake Size
280 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
230 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Additional Features
Not Available
Supermoto ABS, Lubrication - Forced, Wet sump, Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe, View Gear Position in Display, Set Your Shift & Rpm, View DTE, Averegr Speed, Fuel Consumption
Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
Halogen
Pilot Lamps
Not Available
LED Pilot Lamps
Turn Signal Lamp
Not Available
LED

Frame Type
Double Cradle
Split-Trellis frame (Tubular)
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
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Display
Not Available
New LCD Dash Display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Tripmeter
Not Available
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 Footrest
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
DRLs
Not Available
Yes
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
Air Filter Service Frequency
Not Available
KTM RC 125

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 RC 125
  • Slightly more ergonomic than before, Larger seat, Excellent handling
KTM RC 125
  • Rather expensive for a bike with so little power
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Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Vs KTM RC 125 FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs KTM RC 125?
Jawa 42 Bobber has out rated KTM RC 125 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs KTM RC 125?
The KTM RC 125 is cheaper than Jawa 42 Bobber by ₹25,587.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs KTM RC 125?
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 STD version, 124.7 cc Petrol engine of RC 125 produces 14.5 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 12 Nm @ 8000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 Bobber has better performance.

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