The Jawa 42 Bobber is one of those bikes that makes you stop and stare. It’s not your usual commuter or sporty street bike. It’s got old-school charm mixed with a touch of modern style. Riders who love to stand out in a crowd often look at the 42 Bobber as their pick.
When Jawa first launched the standard 42, people loved its retro look. But the Bobber version took things to another level. The single seat, chunky tyres, wide handlebars — all scream custom garage vibes but straight from the showroom.
Design Detail
The design is the main star here. The 42 Bobber looks low and stretched. The floating single seat is adjustable so you can slide it for comfort. The tank is muscular and flows nicely into the short rear fender. The chopped fender and wide rear tyre give it that true bobber stance.
One thing riders love is how much metal you see on this bike. Not many plastic parts that feel cheap. The exhaust pipes run along the sides with a deep chrome finish. When you fire it up, it doesn’t scream loud, but gives out a sweet thump that feels right for a bobber.
There are small touches too. The round headlamp, the bar-end mirrors, the side panels with 42 branding. It all comes together to remind you of old-school bikes but with a cleaner, neater twist.
Engine Feel
Underneath all the style, you have a 334cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine. It makes about 30.6 PS of power and around 32.7 Nm torque. The numbers look normal but on the road, the engine feels smooth. The torque comes early, so you don’t need to keep shifting gears all the time.
The six-speed gearbox works fine for city cruising or small highway trips. The clutch is light which helps in traffic. Riders say the best part is how the bike pulls in the mid-range. It feels lazy in a good way, just like a bobber should.
Mileage is around 30 kmpl if you ride it easy. Not bad for a bike this size with this look. The 12.5-litre tank gives you a fair riding range before you need to find a fuel pump.
Ride Comfort
A bobber isn’t made for crazy corners or top speed runs. It’s about cruising and enjoying the ride. The 42 Bobber nails that vibe. The riding posture is laid back. The flat handlebars and mid-set foot pegs make you sit relaxed.
The rear monoshock is adjustable for preload. The front gets standard telescopic forks. The suspension is tuned to handle our roads decently. Small bumps and rough patches don’t throw you around too much.
The bike sits low with a seat height of about 750 mm. So even shorter riders can plant both feet easily. But keep in mind that ground clearance is about 165 mm. So you need to be careful over big speed breakers.
Brakes do the job well. You get disc brakes on both ends with dual-channel ABS for safety. Tyres are chunky — 100-section front and 140-section rear — adding more grip and that beefy look.
People who own it say the 42 Bobber gets a lot of second glances at signals. It’s not too common on the road, so you stand out. And with Jawa’s old heritage name on the tank, you feel a bit special riding it around town.
The colours are cool too. You get options like Mystic Copper, Moonstone White, Jasper Red — shades that suit the classic bobber style. Jawa keeps it simple but classy.
So if you’re someone who wants to break away from the usual, the Jawa 42 Bobber is worth a look. It brings that old-school bobber feel with just enough modern bits to keep your ride easy and fun. And it does all that while looking like a bike that rolled out of a custom shop but didn’t empty your wallet.