Comparing the Jawa 42 Bobber and the Yamaha R3 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 Yamaha R3 is priced at ₹359,900. On the engine front, the Jawa 42 Bobber comes with a 334 cc unit compared to the Yamaha R3's 321cc, producing 29.92 PS @ 7,500 rpm and 30.9 kW (42.0 PS) @ 10,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 30 Kmpl for the Jawa 42 Bobber versus 25 Kmpl for the Yamaha R3. 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 | 321cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves |
| Power | 29.92 PS @ 7,500 rpm | 30.9 kW (42.0 PS) @ 10,750 rpm |
| Torque | 30 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 29.5 Nm (3.0 kgfm) @ 9,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.5L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 30 Kmpl | 25 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 185 | 169 |
| Seat Height | 740 | 780 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc with Dual Channel ABS, 280mm, 2 piston caliper | Hydraulic single disc, 298 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) |
| Rear Brake | Disc with Dual Channel ABS, 240mm, 1 piston caliper | Hydraulic single disc, 220 mm |
| Rear Suspension | Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with 7-Step Adjustable Preload | Swingarm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/90-18, 56H | 110/70 R17M/C 54H Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70-17, 66H | 140/70 R17M/C 66H Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy (diamond-cut) or Spoke - depends on variant | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Round LED | Dual LED headlight |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 10 Ah, MF(Maintenance free) | 12 V, 7.0 Ah |
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| Cluster | — | LCD Instrument Cluster |
| Color Options | Moonstone WhiteMystic CopperJasper RedJasper RedMystic CopperBlack MirrorRed Sheen | Icon Blue |
| 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 | | 339028 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual | Constant Mesh, 6-speed |








