Comparing the Kawasaki Z900 and the Jawa 42 Bobber side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. On the engine front, the Kawasaki Z900 comes with a 948cc unit compared to the Jawa 42 Bobber's 334 cc, producing 125 PS @ 9500 rpm and 29.92 PS @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 20.83 for the Kawasaki Z900 versus 30 Kmpl for the Jawa 42 Bobber. 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 | 948cc | 334 cc |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke Inline Four, 16 valves, DOHC | Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC |
| Power | 125 PS @ 9500 rpm | 29.92 PS @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 30 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 17L | 12.5L |
| Mileage | 20.83 | 30 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 212 | 185 |
| Seat Height | 830 | 740 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel | Dual channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc with Dual Channel ABS, 280mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Suspension | Ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | Telescopic Forks, Ø 35 mm |
| Rear Brake | Disc, 250 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc with Dual Channel ABS, 240mm, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | Mono Shock Absorber, Gas Filled with 7-Step Adjustable Preload |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | Front - 120/70 - ZR17 | 100/90-18, 56H |
| Rear Tyre | Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | 140/70-17, 66H |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy (diamond-cut) or Spoke - depends on variant |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Triple-pod LED (dual low beam + single high beam) | Round LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 8.6ah, MF (Maintenance-Free) | 12V, 10 Ah, MF(Maintenance free) |
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| Color Options | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Flat Spark BlackCandy Lime Green/Metallic Carbon Gray | Moonstone WhiteMystic CopperJasper RedJasper RedMystic CopperBlack MirrorRed Sheen |
| Fuel System | Fuel injection | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Price Variants | Standard | 999000 | Dual channel ABS | Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray / Metallic Flat Spark Black | Candy Lime Green / Metallic Carbon Gray | 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 |
| Starter | Self start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed manual | 6 speed manual |
