Jawa 42 Bobber vs Harley-davidson Nightster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Jawa 42 Bobber vs Harley-davidson Nightster. Jawa 42 Bobber: ~27 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated based on 334cc engine variant) hp, ~175 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated; note: official top speed not widely published), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Harley-davidson Nightster: 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Jawa 42 Bobber
Harley-davidson Nightster
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
95 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
220 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~27 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated based on 334cc engine variant)
89 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated; note: official top speed not widely published)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~175 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Jawa 42 Bobber
6.5/10
"Great-looking learner bobber that earns its price tag honestly."
Pros
+Stunning retro bobber aesthetics
+Genuinely affordable used pricing
+Manageable for newer riders
Cons
−Vibration kills highway comfort
−Patchy dealer service network
−Electrical gremlins on older units
Harley-davidson Nightster
7.8/10
"A genuinely good motorcycle that earns respect beyond the badge."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is excellent
+Actually corners with confidence
+Low, manageable seat height
Cons
−Stock seat is punishment
−Cramped for tall riders
−Limited wind protection
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