Jawa 42 Bobber vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Last Updated: October 11, 2026

Jawa 42 Bobber price starts at Rs. 2.09 Lakh, which is Rs. 99,087 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, priced at Rs. 3.08 Lakh. On the performance front, the 42 Bobber uses a 334cc engine producing 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm and the Himalayan 450 a 452cc engine producing 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 Bobber and Himalayan 450, the 42 Bobber is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Himalayan 450 stands out for performance.

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42 Bobber vs Himalayan 450 Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42 BobberRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.09 LakhRs. 3.08 Lakh
Mileage Not Available29.15 kmpl
Engine 334 cc452 cc
Max power 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Kerb weight 177 Kg196 Kg

42 Bobber vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 Bobber All Stars Mystic CopperRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
134 reviews
77 reviews
Brand Name Jawa Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.09 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.08 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,721 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,434 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,204 42 Bobber Insurance Rs. 22,672 Himalayan 450 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
129 kmph
135 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
334 cc
452 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
29.9 PS @ 7500 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
30 Nm @ 5500 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
81 mm
84 mm
Stroke
65 mm
81.5 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
11.5:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
29.15 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
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
1.94s
Not Available
Braking 80-0 km/h
31.47m
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
30-35 kmpl
25-30 kmpl
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

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Yes
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks, ø 35 mm
Upside Down Fork, 43 mm, Travel 200 mm
Suspension-Rear
Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled With 7 Step
Linkage Type Monoshock, Travel 200 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
23 psi
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
23 psi
32 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 :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
181 kg
Seat height
740 mm
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
198 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.2 L
3.4 L
Gross Weight
Not Available
394 kg
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1510 mm
Length
Not Available
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
145 mm
230 mm
Height
Not Available
1316 mm
Width
Not Available
852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 L
17 L
Kerb Weight
177 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
270 mm

Roadside assistance
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Not Available
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
Not Available
12V / 8AH

Frame Type
Double Cradle
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Performance,Eco
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
1
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Adjustable Handlebar, Adjustable Seat
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Navigation Type
Not Available
Full Maps Navigation
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
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
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
1000 Kms/30 Days
500kms/45 days
2nd Service
6000 Kms/180 Days
5000kms/180 days
3rd Service
12000 Kms/365 Days
10000kms/360 days
4th Service
18000 Kms
15000kms/540 days

Vehicle Warranty
4 Years or 50,000 Km
3 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
4
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
50000
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • Really comfortable
  • Great price and agile
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • Features could have been more easy to use
  • Tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come

Is Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Better Than Jawa 42 Bobber?

58% users have chosen Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 over Jawa 42 Bobber in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 311 users have also rated Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 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 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and safety in your bike. But Jawa 42 Bobber is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of features 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 Himalayan 450
Mileage 3.8 4.0
Performance 4.3 4.8
Comfort 4.9 4.6
Maintenance 3.8 3.9
Safety 0.3 0.2
Features 4.6 4.6
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Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
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 Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of comfort and safety. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Jawa 42 Bobber is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by ₹99,087.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
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 Base version, 452 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan 450 produces 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 Bobber has better performance.

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