Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Jawa 42 Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Jawa 42 Bobber. Royal Enfield Meteor 350: 20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 191 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Jawa 42 Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
27 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
191 kg
175 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
~27 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated based on 334cc engine variant)
Torque
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h
~130 km/h (estimated; note: official top speed not widely published)
Weight
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
~175 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
Approximately 3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
7.5/10
"The best Royal Enfield ever built, warts and all."
Pros
+Reliable modern J-platform engine
+Comfortable relaxed riding position
+Strong low-rev torque
Cons
−Weak above 70mph cruising
−Inconsistent paint and chrome
−Tripper pod wiring issues
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
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