Jawa 42 Bobber is currently the most style oriented and performance friendly bobber motorcycle from Indian market. Inspired by the classic bobber in look and feel, the Bobber’s design finds a unique balance of classic styling, and modern performance. Jawa has targeted this bike towards those who seek the freedom, simplicity and classic ride one that catches eyes wherever you ride.
The Look That Makes A Statement Dusty, rusted, vintage bobber styling in a modern production Bobber delivers a fan of flames from the header and a sawed off shotgun exhaust to your eyes.
Jawa 42 Bobber resembles a custom garage built if you ask us. The rear fender is chopped, there’s a small, low-slung single seat, wide bars, and bar-end mirrors reminiscent of a proper bobber. It gets a big tear-drop shaped fuel tank with deep knee recesses that makes it look muscular while the blacked-out engine bits and twin exhaust give it a mean and bold presence.
It comes in several premium colors like Mystic Copper, Moonstone White and Jasper Red. For those who need to ride in style, the special edition Black Mirror comes with tubeless alloy wheels and an even extra sprinkle of bling.
Power That Packs a Punch
The Jawa 42 Bobber gets a 334cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine under the tank churning out close to 29.5 PS of power and 32.7 Nm of torque. This engine is paired with the 6-speed transmission, which offers slick shifts and sporty feel.
The response of the throttle is almost instant due to its developed fuel injection system. With its heavy low-end torque, the 42 is perfectly fit for city miles and navigating through trails or even high speed hairpins. It is capable of accelerating to a top speed of more than 130 km/h, which makes it one of the fastest in its segment.
Smooth Ride And a Little On the Refined Side
But for all its eyes that appear to be battered, the Jawa 42 Bobber is a tremendous smooth and lovely place to plant your collective bottom. The front and rear suspension system is based on a telescopic and mono-shock setup, with adjustable preload, respectively for a customized ride quality and handling. The rider’s seat was set at a low 740 mm which keeps both feet flat on the ground and makes it even easier for a wider range of riders, including beginners and those of short stature, to reach the ground.
Ergonomics are set up for over sized cruisers.Unlock the highpercentage double overdrive, and keep working the pull out door handles. Low-Rise wide handlebars, slightly forward-set footpegs and the well-padded seat on the Kawasaki KX100 mean that you can enjoy long, comfortable rides without fatigue.
Extra Elements That Add to The Fun
However, the 42 Bobber isn’t just a good-looking bike—it also features modern amenities. A full-digital console indicates real-time data like speed, gear position, trip meter, fuel level and more. The all-LED lighting combination not only provides maximum visibility, but also creates feeling of a premium motorcycle. A USB charging port up near the handlebar is also nice for topping up mobile devices during your ride.
All trims receive dual-channel ABS as standard, providing extra reassurance under hard braking and improving safety on any type of road.
Efficiency (Fuel Ecomonomy) and Economy (Towing and Payload)
But the Jawa 42 Bobber isn’t a let down when it comes to fuel efficiency even though performance is one of its strong suits. It provides a net mileage of 30–32 km/l in typical riding situations. It’s 14-litre fuel tank ensures more than 400 k’s of stress-free riding up and down the freeways for those weekend getaways and the daily grind.
Though the ground clearance is low with the 17inch wheels, might make u struggle on rough roads or huge speed breakers, be cautious riding on such roads.
Verdict: A Bobber That’s Down for the Dimepieceumph
The Jawa 42 Bobber isn’t just a bike, it’s a way of life. Sleek and compact yet solid and powerful, the VLX is a machine that simply makes sense- a stylish and comfortable middleweight that’s fun to ride and affordable to own. Whether you’re crossing city streets or out on the open road, the 42 Bobber delivers a fun ridden with that mean streak.
For those who are looking for something different in the cruiser/commuter space, the Jawa 42 Bobber cuts quite a stylish and capably bold figure in the 300cc segment.
