Jawa 42 Bobber vs Honda Rebel 300
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Jawa 42 Bobber and Honda Rebel 300 are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹13,058 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The 42 Bobber takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the 42 Bobber and 7/10 for the Rebel 300.
Category by category
Price
42 Bobber
The 42 Bobber starts ₹13,058 lower (₹2,08,942 against ₹2,22,000), about ₹410 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
42 Bobber
42 Bobber claims 30 kmpl against 26 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,718 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Rebel 300
Rebel 300 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 174 against 160 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
42 Bobber
42 Bobber adds tubeless tyres that the Rebel 300 does not have on any variant.
Features
Rebel 300
Rebel 300 gets led daytime running lamp, colour tft console, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation.
City manners
Rebel 300
Rebel 300 is 13 kg lighter and lower in the seat (690 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
42 Bobber
42 Bobber comes with 4 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Rebel 300.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 42 Bobber if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is bobber styling fans
Buy the Rebel 300 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
- your priority is cruiser first-timers
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 42 Bobber | Rebel 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,08,942 | ₹2,22,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,39,472 | ₹2,53,837 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,50,395 | ₹1,73,985 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹11,496 | ₹12,184 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,36,363 | ₹4,75,006 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Jawa42 Bobber | HondaRebel 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,08,942 | ₹2,22,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,630 | ₹7,040 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 334 cc | 286 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 29.5 bhp | 30 bhp |
| Torque | 32.7 Nm | 27.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 30 kmpl | 26 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 130 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 185 kg | 172 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12.5 L | 11 L |
| Seat height | 740 mm | 690 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1485 mm | 1490 mm |
| Length | — | 2205 mm |
| Width | — | 820 mm |
| Height | — | 1090 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 280 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 296 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm |
| 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 Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-18 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 150/80-16 |
42 Bobber vs Rebel 300: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 42 Bobber or the Rebel 300?
- The 42 Bobber is cheaper by ₹13,058 at the base variant (₹2,08,942 against ₹2,22,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 42 Bobber or the Rebel 300?
- The 42 Bobber claims 30 kmpl against 26 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 42 Bobber and Rebel 300 in Delhi?
- About ₹14,365: roughly ₹2,39,472 for the 42 Bobber and ₹2,53,837 for the Rebel 300, 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 ₹4,75,006 for the Rebel 300, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The 42 Bobber comes out ₹38,643 ahead.
