Jawa 42 Bobber vs Jawa 42 FJ
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Jawa 42 Bobber and Jawa 42 FJ are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹5,413 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 1 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
42 FJ
The 42 FJ starts ₹5,413 lower (₹2,03,529 against ₹2,08,942), about ₹180 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 30 kmpl.
Performance
42 Bobber
42 Bobber has the better power-to-weight ratio: 160 against 156 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 42 Bobber if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is bobber styling fans
- your priority is shorter riders
Buy the 42 FJ if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is flat-tracker styling fans
- your priority is highway commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 42 Bobber | 42 FJ |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,08,942 | ₹2,03,529 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,39,472 | ₹2,31,771 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,50,395 | ₹1,50,395 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹11,496 | ₹11,124 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,36,363 | ₹4,28,290 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Jawa42 Bobber | Jawa42 FJ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,08,942 | ₹2,03,529 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,630 | ₹6,450 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 334 cc | 334 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 29.5 bhp | 28.8 bhp |
| Torque | 32.7 Nm | 29.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 30 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 130 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 185 kg | 184 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12.5 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 740 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 178 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1485 mm | 1440 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 280 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Fork | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Mono Shock Absorber, 7 Step Adjustable | Twin Shock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-18 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 140/70-17 |
42 Bobber vs 42 FJ: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 42 Bobber or the 42 FJ?
- The 42 FJ is cheaper by ₹5,413 at the base variant (₹2,03,529 against ₹2,08,942 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 42 Bobber or the 42 FJ?
- Both claim 30 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 42 Bobber and 42 FJ in Delhi?
- About ₹7,701: roughly ₹2,39,472 for the 42 Bobber and ₹2,31,771 for the 42 FJ, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹4,36,363 for the 42 Bobber and ₹4,28,290 for the 42 FJ, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The 42 FJ comes out ₹8,073 ahead.
