Jawa 42 Bobber Factory Custom Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 2.06 Lakh

Jawa Motorcycles today announced the launch of a new bobber style motorcycle named 42 Bobber in the domestic market. This is the most economical bobber motorcycle offered by the company in the Indian market. The company has launched this bike under different paint schemes, whose price is also different. Its base model, Mystic Copper, has been priced at Rs 2,06,500, Moonstone White Shade at Rs 2,07,500 and Two-Tone Zapper Red at Rs 2,09,187 (Ex-showroom, New Delhi). This can prove to be a better option for the enthusiasts of affordable bobber motorcycles.

Although this bike from Jawa does not have any direct rival in the market, but it can compete with models like Royal Enfield Meteor 350, Royal Enfield Classic 350, Honda H’ness CB350. If you think that it looks like Perak, then the company has made many changes in it which make it different from Perak. It has been given a new style front and headlamp unit, apart from this, rubber pads have also been given to give an aggressive look to the new fuel tank. Its paint job is quite attractive and it gives a more stylish look as compared to the Perak.

Talking about other highlights, it gets a single-piece seat, like any bobber, it also gets an exposed rear fender. The LCD instrument cluster surrounded by silver surround accents, new switchgear on the tall handlebar, LED lighting system, bar and mirrors, side-mounted exhaust system make this bike even more beautiful.

The company has used a single-cylinder fuel-injected liquid-cooled engine of 334 cc capacity in this bike, which you also get in Perak. This engine generates strong power of 30.6 PS and torque of 32.7 Nm. This engine comes mated to a 6-speed transmission gearbox. However, it also shares a lot in common with the Perak which includes telescopic front forks, monoshock rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes assisted by dual-channel ABS system, differently positioned footpegs, etc.

What is Bobber Motorcycle:

A “bobber” is not a type of motorcycle but simply a style or design of a custom motorcycle. Several brands of performance bikes around the world manufacture bobber motorcycles, such as Triumph, Harley Davidson, Indian Motorcycle, etc. Bobber is a type of design style, which gives a new ‘bob’ look while making heavy engine performance bikes lighter. To make the bike lighter, any components that reduce its speed, such as fenders, lights, mirrors, etc., are removed from the bike and the bike is presented in a completely new look.

The bobber motorcycle trend dates back to the year 1920, when the Harley Davidson ‘J’ series based on the V-twin engine was introduced. The motorcycle was lightened considerably by removing the front fenders, shortening the rear, and removing all the extra accessories.