Jawa 42 Bobber vs Triumph Speed 400

Last Updated: July 29, 2026

Jawa 42 Bobber price starts at Rs. 2.05 Lakh, which is Rs. 34,927 cheaper than the base variant of Triumph Speed 400, priced at Rs. 2.40 Lakh. On the performance front, the 42 Bobber uses a 334cc engine producing 29.92 PS and the Speed 400 a 349cc engine producing 37 PS @ 8500 rpm. If you're deciding between the 42 Bobber and Speed 400, the Speed 400 is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the 42 Bobber stands out for affordability.

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42 Bobber vs Speed 400 Comparison Summary

Specification Jawa 42 BobberTriumph Speed 400
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.05 LakhRs. 2.40 Lakh
Mileage 30.56 kmplNot Available
Engine 334 cc349 cc
Max power 29.92 PS37 PS @ 8500 rpm
Kerb weight 185 Kg179 Kg

42 Bobber vs Speed 400 Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone WhiteTriumph Speed 400 STD
Rating
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Brand Name Jawa Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.05 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.40 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Liquid-cooled, 4 Valve, DOHC, Single-cylinder
Max Power 29.92 PS 37 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Colors
Triumph Speed 400 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 Analogue
EMI
Rs. 5,611 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,568 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,136 42 Bobber Insurance Rs. 12,724 Speed 400 Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
129 kmph
147 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
Not Available
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Liquid-cooled, 4 Valve, DOHC, Single-cylinder
Engine Displacement
334 cc
349 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
29.92 PS
37 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
30 Nm
32 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
81 mm
89 mm
Stroke
65 mm
56.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Electronic Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11:1
12.1 : 1

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

Mileage (Overall)
30.56 kmpl
Not Available
0-100 Kmph (sec)
10.80s
8.1s
0-40 Kmph (sec)
1.94s
Not Available
Braking 60-0 km/h
15.82m
Not Available
Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
223
Acceleration 0-40 kmph (sec)
1.94s
Not Available
Braking 80-0 km/h
31.47m
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
30-35 kmpl
30-35 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

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks, ø 35 mm
43 mm Upside Down Big Piston Forks. Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Suspension-Rear
Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled With 7 Step Adjustable Preload
Gas Monoshock RSU With External Reservoir And Pre-load Adjustment. Wheel Travel - 120 mm

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 :-110/80-17, Rear :-150/70-17
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
803 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.2 L
Not Available
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1386 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
164 mm
Height
Not Available
1096 mm
Width
Not Available
829 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 L
13 L
Kerb Weight
185 Kg
179 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
280 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
230 mm

Roadside assistance
Yes
Not Available
Anti-theft alert
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED

Frame Type
Double Cradle
Hybrid Spine And Perimeter, Tubular Steel, Bolt-on Rear Subframe
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Not Available
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

1st Service
1000 Kms/30 Days
16000 / 1 Year
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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Triumph Speed 400
  • Premium fit and finish with strong road presence
  • Comfortable ergonomics for daily and weekend rides
  • Gets dual channel ABS and switchable traction control
Triumph Speed 400
  • Misses out on smartphone connectivity

Is Jawa 42 Bobber Better Than Triumph Speed 400?

100% users have chosen Jawa 42 Bobber over Triumph Speed 400 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 188 users have also rated Jawa 42 Bobber and Triumph Speed 400 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, comfort and maintenance in your bike. But Triumph Speed 400 is better on the grounds of performance and features.
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 Speed 400 42 Bobber
Mileage 4.0 1.0
Performance 4.8 5.0
Comfort 4.6 3.0
Maintenance 3.9 1.0
Features 4.6 5.0
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Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Vs Triumph Speed 400 FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs Triumph Speed 400?
As per the users experiences Jawa 42 Bobber is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort and maintenance in your bike. But Triumph Speed 400 is better on the grounds of performance and features.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs Triumph Speed 400?
The Jawa 42 Bobber is cheaper than Triumph Speed 400 by ₹34,927.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs Triumph Speed 400?
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, 349 cc Petrol engine of Speed 400 produces 37 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 32 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 Bobber has better performance.

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