Comparing the Jawa 42 Bobber and the Nightster side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Jawa 42 Bobber is available at a price on request, while the Nightster is priced at ₹1,351,000. On the engine front, the Jawa 42 Bobber comes with a 334 cc unit compared to the Nightster's 975 cc, producing 29.92 PS @ 7,500 rpm and 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 30 Kmpl for the Jawa 42 Bobber versus 18.18 Kmpl for the Nightster. 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 | 975 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | Revolution Max 975T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 29.92 PS @ 7,500 rpm | 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 30 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 95 Nm @ 5,750 rpm |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.5L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 30 Kmpl | 18.18 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 185 | 221 |
| Seat Height | 740 | 705 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual channel ABS | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc with Dual Channel ABS, 280mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc with Dual Channel ABS, 240mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with 7-Step Adjustable Preload | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 100/90‑19 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 150/80-16 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Bias‑ply 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) | — |
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| Cluster | — | Semi‑digital (Std), Digital (Special) |
| Color Options | Moonstone WhiteMystic CopperJasper RedJasper RedMystic CopperBlack MirrorRed Sheen | Vivid BlackDark Billiard GrayWhiskey FireSnake Venom |
| 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 | 1454000 Special | 1538000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual | 6‑speed manual |
