Jawa 42 Bobber vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Jawa 42 Bobber vs Triumph Bonneville 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. Triumph Bonneville Bobber: 77 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Jawa 42 Bobber
Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
77 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
106 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
228 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~27 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated based on 334cc engine variant)
77 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
106 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated; note: official top speed not widely published)
177 km/h
Weight
~175 kg (wet/curb weight)
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 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
Triumph Bonneville Bobber
8.0/10
"A beautiful, characterful cruiser that rewards patient, shorter-haul riding."
Pros
+Torque-rich engine character
+Head-turning authentic styling
+Surprising real-world handling
Cons
−Rear suspension genuinely punishing
−Solo seat limits passenger use
−16-inch tire sourcing awkward
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