Comparing the Jawa 42 Bobber and the Sportster S 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 Sportster S is priced at ₹1,670,000. On the engine front, the Jawa 42 Bobber comes with a 334 cc unit compared to the Sportster S's 1,252 cc, producing 29.92 PS @ 7,500 rpm and 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 30 Kmpl for the Jawa 42 Bobber versus 19.6 Kmpl for the Sportster S. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Liquid cooled | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 334 cc | 1,252 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | Revolution Max 1250T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 29.92 PS @ 7,500 rpm | 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm |
| Torque | 30 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.5L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 30 Kmpl | 19.6 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 185 | 228 |
| Seat Height | 740 | 765 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual channel ABS | Cornering (dual-channel) ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc with Dual Channel ABS, 280mm, 2 piston caliper | 320 mm Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | 43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc with Dual Channel ABS, 240mm, 1 piston caliper | 260 mm Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with 7-Step Adjustable Preload | Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 160/70 R17 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 180/70 R16 Dunlop Harley‑Davidson radial |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, 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) | 12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA |
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| Cluster | — | 4‑in full‑color TFT display |
| Color Options | Moonstone WhiteMystic CopperJasper RedJasper RedMystic CopperBlack MirrorRed Sheen | Vivid BlackBilliard GrayBrilliant RedMystic Shift |
| 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 | 1805000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual | 6‑speed manual |
