Jawa 42 Bobber vs QJ Motor SRC 500

Last Updated: August 30, 2026

Jawa 42 Bobber price starts at Rs. 2.06 Lakh, which is Rs. 4,128 cheaper than the base variant of QJ Motor SRC 500, priced at Rs. 2.10 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 42 Bobber offers a claimed 30.56 kmpl, while the SRC 500 delivers 30 kmpl. On the performance front, the 42 Bobber uses a 334cc engine producing 29.92 PS and the SRC 500 a 480cc engine producing 25.85 PS @ 5750rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 Bobber and SRC 500, the 42 Bobber is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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42 Bobber vs SRC 500 Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42 BobberQJ Motor SRC 500
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.06 LakhRs. 2.10 Lakh
Mileage 30.56 kmpl30 kmpl
Engine 334 cc480 cc
Max power 29.92 PS25.85 PS @ 5750rpm
Kerb weight 185 Kg205 Kg

42 Bobber vs SRC 500 Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone WhiteQJ Motor SRC 500 STD
Rating
134 reviews
5 reviews
Brand Name Jawa QJ Motor
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.06 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.10 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder, 2 Valves, SOHC, Air-Cooled
Max Power 29.92 PS 25.85 PS @ 5750rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Colors
QJ Motor SRC 500 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,637 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,750 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,152 42 Bobber Insurance Rs. 20,898 SRC 500 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
129 kmph
145 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Single Cylinder, 2 Valves, SOHC, Air-Cooled
Engine Displacement
334 cc
480 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
29.92 PS
25.85 PS @ 5750rpm
Max Torque
30 Nm
36 Nm @ 4250rpm
Bore
81 mm
86 mm
Stroke
65 mm
82.6 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
Electric
Compression Ratio
11:1
8.5:1

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
30 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
Not Available

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

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 :-100/90-19 Rear :-130/70-18
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-457.2 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
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2170*820*1120 mm3
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1440 mm
Length
Not Available
2170 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
155 mm
Height
Not Available
1120 mm
Width
Not Available
820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 L
15.5 L
Kerb Weight
185 Kg
205 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
240 mm

Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED

Frame Type
Double Cradle
Bassinet type
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
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
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
Street Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Stunning Graphics
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Not Available
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
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
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
Not Available
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Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Vs QJ Motor SRC 500 FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs QJ Motor SRC 500?
QJ Motor SRC 500 has out rated Jawa 42 Bobber on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs QJ Motor SRC 500?
The Jawa 42 Bobber is cheaper than QJ Motor SRC 500 by ₹4,128.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs QJ Motor SRC 500?
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, 480 cc Petrol engine of SRC 500 produces 25.85 PS @ 5750rpm of power and 36 Nm @ 4250rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 Bobber has better performance.

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