Jawa 42 Bobber vs Yamaha Bolt 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Jawa 42 Bobber vs Yamaha Bolt 950. 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. Yamaha Bolt 950: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Yamaha), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Jawa 42 Bobber
Yamaha Bolt 950
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
54 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
252 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~27 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated based on 334cc engine variant)
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated; note: official top speed not widely published)
175 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Yamaha)
Weight
~175 kg (wet/curb weight)
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 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
Yamaha Bolt 950
7.5/10
"A honest, characterful cruiser that rewards buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Strong used parts availability
+Genuine classic V-twin character
Cons
−Stock suspension genuinely poor
−Noticeable high-speed vibration
−Limited wind protection
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