Jawa 42 Bobber vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350

Last Updated: August 29, 2026

Jawa 42 Bobber price starts at Rs. 2.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 40 cheaper than the base variant of Royal Enfield Meteor 350, priced at Rs. 2.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 42 Bobber offers a claimed 30.56 kmpl, while the Meteor 350 delivers 41.88 kmpl. On the performance front, the 42 Bobber uses a 334cc engine producing 29.92 PS and the Meteor 350 a 349.34cc engine producing 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 Bobber and Meteor 350, the 42 Bobber is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the Meteor 350 stands out for mileage.

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42 Bobber vs Meteor 350 Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42 BobberRoyal Enfield Meteor 350
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.00 LakhRs. 2.00 Lakh
Mileage 30.56 kmpl41.88 kmpl
Engine 334 cc349.34 cc
Max power 29.92 PS20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Kerb weight 185 Kg191 Kg

42 Bobber vs Meteor 350 Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone WhiteRoyal Enfield Meteor 350 Fireball
Rating
134 reviews
35 reviews
Brand Name Jawa Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air Oil Cooled Engine
Max Power 29.92 PS 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Colors
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 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 Analogue
EMI
Rs. 5,760 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 5,761 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,052 42 Bobber Insurance Rs. 12,053 Meteor 350 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
129 kmph
114 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Air Oil Cooled Engine
Engine Displacement
334 cc
349.34 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
29.92 PS
20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm
Max Torque
30 Nm
27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Bore
81 mm
72 mm
Stroke
65 mm
85.8 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
Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
11:1
9.5:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
30.56 kmpl
41.88 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
10.80s
13.94s
0-40 Kmph (sec)
1.94s
Not Available
Braking 60-0 km/h
15.82m
20.09m
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
41.88 kmpl
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
1.94s
Not Available
Braking 80-0 km/h
31.47m
34.40m
Braking 100-0 km/h
Not Available
51.08m
Estimated Mileage
30-35 kmpl
35-40 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
4.27s
6.00s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
5.98s
8.18s
Fuel Gauge
Analog
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks, ø 35 mm
Telescopic, 41 mm Forks, 130 mm Travel
Suspension-Rear
Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled With 7 Step Adjustable Preload
Twin Tube Emulsion Shock Absorbers With 6 Step Adjustable Preload

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
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-140/70-17
Front :-100/90-19 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tube
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
740 mm
765 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.2 L
3 L
Length*Width*Height
Not Available
2140*845*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1400 mm
Length
Not Available
2140 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
170 mm
Height
Not Available
1140 mm
Width
Not Available
845 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 L
15 L
Kerb Weight
185 Kg
191 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
270 mm

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

Frame Type
Double Cradle
Twin Downtube Spine Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
1
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
ECO Mode
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes, Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

1st Service
1000 Kms/30 Days
500 Km / 45 Days
2nd Service
6000 Kms/180 Days
5000 Km / 6 Months
3rd Service
12000 Kms/365 Days
10000 Km / 1 Year
4th Service
18000 Kms
15000 Km
Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

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

Is Jawa 42 Bobber Better Than Royal Enfield Meteor 350?

67% users have chosen Jawa 42 Bobber over Royal Enfield Meteor 350 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 238 users have also rated Jawa 42 Bobber and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 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 features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
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 Meteor 350 42 Bobber
Mileage 4.0 4.4
Performance 4.8 4.9
Comfort 4.6 5.0
Maintenance 3.9 4.4
Safety 0.2 3.2
Features 4.6 1.6
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  • We would like to inform you that the Thunderbird 350 has been discontinued by the brand and is no longer available for purchase.While Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Stellar variant is powered by a 349.34cc single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine, producing approximately 20.21 PS of power and 27 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. It offers a fuel efficiency of 41.88 kmpl and a top speed of approximately 114 km/h. The bike has a kerb weight of 191 kg and a fuel tank capacity of 15 liters, ensuring both comfort and stability on long rides.Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Stellar blends classic Royal Enfield styling with modern technology, making it an ideal choice for both city commuting and long-distance cruising.
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  • Jawa 42 bobber is far more better than RE Meteor 350 but it lacks in terms of mileage.
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Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350?
As per the users experiences Jawa 42 Bobber is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your bike. But Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350?
The Jawa 42 Bobber is cheaper than Royal Enfield Meteor 350 by ₹40.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350?
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 Fireball version, 349.34 cc Petrol engine of Meteor 350 produces 20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm of power and 27 Nm @ 4000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 Bobber has better performance.

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