Jawa 42 Bobber vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Jawa 42 Bobber vs Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber. 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. Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber: 55 hp @ 6,250 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Jawa 42 Bobber
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
55 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
62 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
229 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~27 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated based on 334cc engine variant)
55 hp @ 6,250 rpm
Torque
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
62 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated; note: official top speed not widely published)
175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
~175 kg (wet/curb weight)
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 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
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
7.5/10
"Flawed but deeply lovable — buy one with your heart, not spreadsheet."
Pros
+Incredible torquey V-twin character
+Shaft drive zero maintenance
+Stunning authentic bobber aesthetics
Cons
−Early fueling surging issues
−Suspension too soft loaded
−Dealer network frustratingly sparse
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