Honda Rebel 500 vs JAWA 42 Bobber

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Rebel 500 or JAWA 42 Bobber? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Rebel 500 and 42 Bobber. Honda Rebel 500 Price starts at Rs.5.12 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and JAWA 42 Bobber Price starts at Rs.2.25 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Chrome Black Dual Tone AW. Honda Rebel 500 is Twin Cylinder cylinder, 471 cc Engine can generate 45.59 hp @ 8500 rpm power whereas JAWA 42 Bobber is a 1 cylinder, 334 cc Engine can generate 29.51 bhp power. In terms of range, Rebel 500 provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and 42 Bobber has a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model). Honda Rebel 500 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants whereas JAWA 42 Bobber is available in 5 colours & 7 variants.

Rebel 500 vs 42 Bobber

Key Highlights	Honda Rebel 500	JAWA 42 Bobber
Price	Rs.5.12 Lakh	Rs.2.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity	471 cc	334 cc
Power	45.59 hp @ 8500 rpm	29.51 bhp
Mileage/Range	N/A km/charge	30 kmpl

Honda Rebel 500

STD

Rs. 5.12 Lakh

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JAWA 42 Bobber

Chrome Black Dual Tone AW

Rs. 2.25 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

Rebel 500 specifications	42 Bobber specifications
Variant Name	STD	Chrome Black Dual Tone AW
On Road Price	5.80 Lakh Price Breakup	2.53 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	-	4.1 25 Reviews
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 Litres	14 Litres
Engine Displacement	471 cc	334 cc

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Rebel 500 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	42 Bobber Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type	-	Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size	296	280
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	23
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	23
Front Wheel Size	406.4	18
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Yes	Yes
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	28
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	28
Rear Wheel Size	406.4	17
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks	Telescopic Hydraulic Fork
Rear Suspension	Dualshocks	Mono Shock Absorber 7 Step Adjustable
Front Tyre Size	130/90-16	100/90 - 18

Instrumentation

Rebel 500 Instrumentation	42 Bobber Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	-	No
Touch Screen Display	-	No
Fuel level guage	Digital	Yes
Gear Indicator	-	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital

Exterior

Rebel 500 Exterior	42 Bobber Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	-
LED headlight	Yes	Yes

Warranty

Rebel 500 Warranty	42 Bobber Warranty
Basic Warranty	-	2 Years or 24000 km

Body & Suspension

Rebel 500 Body & Suspension	42 Bobber Body & Suspension
Colors	Rebel 500 Colours	42 Bobber Colours
Images	Rebel 500 Images	42 Bobber Images
Frame Type	Steel Diamond	Double cradle Tubular Frame

Engine & Transmission

Rebel 500 Engine & Transmission	42 Bobber Engine & Transmission
Gear Shifting Pattern	-	1 Down 5 Up
Ignition	-	CDI
Spark Plugs	-	1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity	471 cc	334 cc
Engine Type	Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, 8 valve, Parallel Twin Cylinder	-
No. of Cylinders	Twin Cylinder	1
No. of valves per cylinder	4	4
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Top Speed	-	130 kmph
Bore x Stroke	67 mm x 66.8 mm	81 mm x 65 mm
Configuration	Twin Cylinder	Single Cylinder
Cooling type	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Max Power	45.59 hp @ 8500 rpm	29.51 bhp
Max Torque	43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm	32.74 Nm

Comfort & Convenience

Rebel 500 Comfort & Convenience	42 Bobber Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	-	No
Call/SMS Alerts	-	No
Front Storage Box	-	No
Geo Fencing	-	No
Low Battery Indicator	-	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	-	Yes
Pillion Backrest	-	No
Pillion Footrest	Yes	No
Riding Modes	-	No
Service Reminder Indicator	-	Yes
Under Seat Storage	-	No
GPS & Navigation	-	No
Console Type	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	No
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes

Safety

Rebel 500 Safety	42 Bobber Safety
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Switch	-	Yes
Radial Tyres	-	No
Side Stand Alarm	-	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	-	No
Turn Signal	LED	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	dual-channel	-
Power Modes	-	No
Slipper Clutch	-	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System	-	No

Dimensions & Capacity

Rebel 500 Dimensions & Capacity	42 Bobber Dimensions & Capacity
Length	2205 mm	-
Width	820 mm	-
Height	690 mm	-
Wheelbase	1490 mm	1485 mm
Ground Clearance	125 mm	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 Litres	14 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	3.2 Litres	1.25 Litres
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Seat Height	690 mm	740 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	191 kg	-

Pros & Cons

Rebel 500 Pros & Cons	42 Bobber Pros & Cons
Pros	Timeless bobber styling with a clean and bold stance Low seat height and neutral ergonomics - great for new riders Refined and tractable parallel-twin engine Proven Honda reliability and service support Lightweight and easy to handle for a cruiser	The best looking bike in this price Low seat height makes it easy for short riders Good punch from the motor
Cons	Priced higher than some better-equipped rivals Lacks premium features like traction control, ride modes, or navigation Only available in one colour and one variant Limited availability (only 3 cities initially)	Not for those looking at a practical bike Excessive heat from the engine in traffic Slightly firm ride quality

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Honda Rebel 500 STD

JAWA 42 Bobber Chrome Black Dual Tone AW

Detailed Comparison of Honda Rebel 500 and JAWA 42 Bobber

Safety

Rebel 500 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . 42 Bobber has Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Comfort & Convenience

Honda Rebel 500 has features like Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch and JAWA 42 Bobber, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Honda Rebel 500 comes with 6 Manual transmission and 42 Bobber comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Honda Rebel 500 has a 11.2 Litres fuel tank with 690 mm seat height. JAWA 42 Bobber has seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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