Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x vs Jawa 42 Bobber
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x vs Jawa 42 Bobber. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x: 19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 195 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 Thunderbird 350x
Jawa 42 Bobber
Horsepower (hp)
19.8 hp
27 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
175 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm
~27 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated based on 334cc engine variant)
Torque
28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h
~130 km/h (estimated; note: official top speed not widely published)
Weight
195 kg (curb weight)
~175 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.3 L/100km or ~30 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 Thunderbird 350x
7.0/10
"A dependable, affordable thumper that rewards patient, unhurried riders."
Pros
+Smooth, torquey low-end pull
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Cheap and abundant spare parts
Cons
−Suspect electrics on older bikes
−Leaky fork seals common
−Highway performance feels strained
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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