Comparing the Jawa 42 Bobber and the Suzuki GSX‑8R 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 Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 29.92 PS @ 7,500 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 30 Kmpl for the Jawa 42 Bobber versus 23 km/l for the Suzuki GSX‑8R. 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 | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 29.92 PS @ 7,500 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 30 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.5L | 14L |
| Mileage | 30 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 185 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 740 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc with Dual Channel ABS, 280mm, 2 piston caliper | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Disc with Dual Channel ABS, 240mm, 1 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with 7-Step Adjustable Preload | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy (diamond-cut) or Spoke - depends on variant | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Round LED | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 10 Ah, MF(Maintenance free) | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | — | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Moonstone WhiteMystic CopperJasper RedJasper RedMystic CopperBlack MirrorRed Sheen | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| 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 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
