Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs JAWA 42 Bobber

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Classic 350 or JAWA 42 Bobber? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Classic 350 and 42 Bobber. Royal Enfield Classic 350 Price starts at Rs.1.81 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Redditch Series Single Channel and JAWA 42 Bobber Price starts at Rs.2.23 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Mystic Copper. Royal Enfield Classic 350 is 1 cylinder, 350 cc Engine can generate 20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm power whereas JAWA 42 Bobber is a 1 cylinder, 334 cc Engine can generate 29.51 bhp power. In terms of mileage, Classic 350 provides a mileage of 35 kmpl (base model), and 42 Bobber has a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model). Royal Enfield Classic 350 is available in 1 colours & 8 variants whereas JAWA 42 Bobber is available in 5 colours & 7 variants.

Classic 350 vs 42 Bobber

Key Highlights	Royal Enfield Classic 350	JAWA 42 Bobber
Price	Rs.1.81 Lakh	Rs.2.23 Lakh
Engine Capacity	350 cc	334 cc
Power	20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm	29.51 bhp
Mileage/Range	35 kmpl	30 kmpl

Royal Enfield Classic 350

Redditch Series Single Channel

Rs. 1.81 Lakh

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JAWA 42 Bobber

Mystic Copper

Rs. 2.23 Lakh

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JAWA 42 FJ

Aurora Green Matte Spoke R

Rs. 2.13 Lakh

Specifications Overview

Classic 350 specifications	42 Bobber specifications	42 FJ specifications
Variant Name	Redditch Series Single Channel	Mystic Copper	Aurora Green Matte Spoke R
On Road Price	2.03 Lakh Price Breakup	2.50 Lakh Price Breakup	2.39 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	4.2 1134 Reviews	4.4 36 Reviews	4.3 9 Reviews
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual	Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	13 Litres	14 Litres	12 Litres
Engine Displacement	350 cc	334 cc	334 cc

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Classic 350 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	42 Bobber Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	42 FJ Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	Single Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type	Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston	Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston	Floating
Front Disc Size	300	280	320 mm
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	No	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32	23	23
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	32	23	23
Front Wheel Size	19	18	18
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	Yes	Yes	5 - Step Adjustable Pre-load
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36	28	30
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	32	28	28
Rear Wheel Size	18	17	17
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke	Spoke
Front Suspension	Telescopic, 41 mm forks, 130 mm travel	Telescopic Hydraulic Fork	Telescopic Forks
Rear Suspension	Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload	Mono Shock Absorber 7 Step Adjustable	Twin Shock Absorber With 5-step Adjustable Pre-load
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - 19	100/90 - 18	100/90 - 18

Instrumentation

Classic 350 Instrumentation	42 Bobber Instrumentation	42 FJ Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	No	No	No
Touch Screen Display	No	No	No
Fuel level guage	Digital	Yes	Analogue
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes	-
Tachometer	No	-	-
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Exterior

Classic 350 Exterior	42 Bobber Exterior	42 FJ Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	-	No
LED headlight	Yes	Yes	Yes

Warranty

Classic 350 Warranty	42 Bobber Warranty	42 FJ Warranty
Basic Warranty	3 Years/30000 Kms	2 Years or 24000 km	2 Years or 24000 km

Body & Suspension

Classic 350 Body & Suspension	42 Bobber Body & Suspension	42 FJ Body & Suspension
Colors	Classic 350 Colours	42 Bobber Colours	42 FJ Colours
Images	Classic 350 Images	42 Bobber Images	42 FJ Images
Frame Type	Twin Downtube Spine Frame	Double cradle Tubular Frame	Double Cradle

Engine & Transmission

Classic 350 Engine & Transmission	42 Bobber Engine & Transmission	42 FJ Engine & Transmission
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Ignition	-	CDI	-
Spark Plugs	1 Per Cylinder	1 Per Cylinder	1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity	350 cc	334 cc	334 cc
Engine Type	-	-	Single Cylinder 4 stroke liquid Cooled& DOHC
No. of Cylinders	1	1	1
No. of valves per cylinder	2	4	4
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual	Manual
Range	455 km/charge	-	-
Top Speed	115 kmph	130 kmph	-
Bore x Stroke	72 mm x 85.8 mm	81 mm x 65 mm	85 mm X 65 mm
Configuration	Single Cylinder	Single Cylinder	Single Cylinder
Cooling type	Air/Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Max Power	20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm	29.51 bhp	28.7 bhp

Comfort & Convenience

Classic 350 Comfort & Convenience	42 Bobber Comfort & Convenience	42 FJ Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	No	No	No
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No	No
Front Storage Box	No	No	No
Geo Fencing	No	No	No
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No	No
Pillion Footrest	Yes	No	Yes
Riding Modes	No	No	No
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Under Seat Storage	No	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No	No
Console Type	Semi-Digital	Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	No	No	No
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes	Yes

Safety

Classic 350 Safety	42 Bobber Safety	42 FJ Safety
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Switch	Yes	Yes	Yes
Radial Tyres	-	No	No
Side Stand Alarm	No	Yes	No
Pass Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	No	No	Yes
Turn Signal	LED	LED	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Modes	-	No	No
Slipper Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System	No	No	No

Dimensions & Capacity

Classic 350 Dimensions & Capacity	42 Bobber Dimensions & Capacity	42 FJ Dimensions & Capacity
Length	2145 mm	-	-
Width	785 mm	-	833 mm
Height	1090 mm	-	790 mm
Wheelbase	1390 mm	1485 mm	1440 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	-	178 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	13 Litres	14 Litres	12 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	-	1.25 Litres	-
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser	Cruiser
Seat Height	805 mm	740 mm	790 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	195 kg	-	184 kg

Entertainment & Communication

Classic 350 Entertainment & Communication	42 Bobber Entertainment & Communication	42 FJ Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	Yes	-	-

Pros & Cons

Classic 350 Pros & Cons	42 Bobber Pros & Cons	42 FJ Pros & Cons
Pros	New J-series platform offers great mix of handling & ride Straight-line stability & balance is good for highway riding Design looks beautiful & timeless classic Exhaust note resembles the old thump of the Bullet Fit & finish is one of the best at this price range Seating comfort is very good for long rides	The best looking bike in this price Low seat height makes it easy for short riders Good punch from the motor	A bigger 334cc Alpha 2 engine compared to the standard Jawa 42 The Alpha 2 engine is more refined as compared to the 300cc engine The design of the motorcycle looks appealing Gets better dimensions compared to the regular Jawa 42 Dual-channel ABS, Assist & Slipper clutch available as standard fitment Multiple colour options available
Cons	It lacks modern features like digital speedometer No LED lights The top models are pricey Ride quality feels stiff at lower speeds	Not for those looking at a practical bike Excessive heat from the engine in traffic Slightly firm ride quality	Some colour options are a bit overpriced The base colour option gets spokes wheel The seat length is short, and riding with a pillion for long rides could be uncomfortable The availability of sales and service networks is still limited as compared to rivals

Detailed Comparison of Royal Enfield Classic 350 and JAWA 42 Bobber

Safety

Classic 350 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, 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

Royal Enfield Classic 350 has features like Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port and JAWA 42 Bobber, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Royal Enfield Classic 350 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and 42 Bobber comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Royal Enfield Classic 350 has a 13 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. JAWA 42 Bobber has seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Royal Enfield Classic 350 and JAWA 42 Bobber and JAWA 42 FJ Owner Reviews

Classic 350 Review
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  Sudarshan
  24 Oct 2025
  4.6
  This is the one and only bike with such a great personality. I absolutely loved it. Buying a personal bike has always been my dream, and now I have fulfilled it. I truly love my dream bike.
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  Surya Prakash
  23 Oct 2025
  4.2
  The bike looks very dignified and everything about Royal Enfield is great. Maintenance and overall performance are fine. The only issue is mileage - if Royal Enfield improves it, the bike would be truly excellent.
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  Madan Sharma
  23 Oct 2025
  5.0
  This bike delivers excellent performance and comfort, offering a hassle-free and smooth ride. Riding with family or a partner becomes truly enjoyable. With the iconic Royal Enfield feel, stylish look, and commanding attitude, it provides great satisfaction — every ride feels special!
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- DD
  Deva Dhachi
  21 Oct 2025
  5.0
  This is a super bike. The model is excellent, very comfortable to ride, and looks fantastic. Truly a superb bike in every way.
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- HM
  Harshit Mishra
  18 Oct 2025
  5.0
  This bike is truly amazing, with a beautiful design. It’s very special to me and an important part of my life. There’s no other bike in the world that can beat it.
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Royal Enfield Classic 350 and JAWA 42 Bobber FAQs

What is the on-road price of Royal Enfield Classic 350?

The on-road price of Royal Enfield Classic 350 is Rs. 2.03 Lakh in New Delhi.

What is the on-road price of JAWA 42 Bobber?

The on-road price of JAWA 42 Bobber is Rs. 2.50 Lakh in New Delhi.

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