Comparing the Jawa 42 Bobber and the Aprilia RS 457 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the Jawa 42 Bobber comes with a 334 cc unit compared to the Aprilia RS 457's 457 cc, producing 29.92 PS @ 7,500 rpm and 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 30 Kmpl for the Jawa 42 Bobber versus 30 kmpl for the Aprilia RS 457. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 334 cc | 457 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 2 parallel forward-facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Power | 29.92 PS @ 7,500 rpm | 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm |
| Torque | 30 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 43.5 Nm at 6,700 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.5L | 13L |
| Mileage | 30 Kmpl | 30 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 185 | 175 |
| Seat Height | 740 | 800 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc with Dual Channel ABS, 280mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc 320 mm 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | 41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel |
| Rear Brake | Disc with Dual Channel ABS, 240mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc 220 mm 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with 7-Step Adjustable Preload | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 110/70 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 150/60 - 17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy (diamond-cut) or Spoke - depends on variant | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Round LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 10 Ah, MF(Maintenance free) | 12v MF |
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| Color Options | Moonstone WhiteMystic CopperJasper RedJasper RedMystic CopperBlack MirrorRed Sheen | Racing StripesPrismatic DarkOpalescent LightGP ReplicaCoral Snake blueArsenic yellow |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) | Fuel injection |
| Price Variants | Moonstone White | 193133 | Disc Brakes, Spoke Wheels Mystic Copper - Spoke Wheel | 202720 | Disc Brakes, Spoke Wheels Jasper Red Dual tone - Spoke Wheel | 202720 | Disc Brakes, Spoke Wheels Mystic Copper and Jasper Red - Alloy Wheel | 207330 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels Black Mirror and Red Sheen - Alloy Wheel | 216180 | Disc Brakes, Alloy Wheels | STD | 422229 GP Replica | 437228 |
| Starter | Electric | Self start |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual | 6-speed manual |











