Bajaj Avenger 220 vs Jawa 42 Bobber

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Avenger 220
Jawa 42 Bobber

Bajaj Auto

Avenger 220

From ₹1.34 Lakh

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Jawa

42 Bobber

From ₹2.05 Lakh

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Bajaj Avenger 220Avenger Cruise 220 · ₹1.34 Lakh
Jawa 42 BobberJawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White · ₹2.05 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Avenger 220: ₹1.34 Lakh (ahead) 42 Bobber: ₹2.05 Lakh Avenger 220 ₹71,333 cheaper
Braking Avenger 220: Single-channel ABS 42 Bobber: Dual-channel ABS (ahead)
Mileage Avenger 220: 40 kmpl (ahead) 42 Bobber: 30.56 kmpl ARAI claim
Power Avenger 220: 19.03 PS 42 Bobber: 29.51 bhp (ahead) Torque 17.55 vs 32.74 Nm
Weight Avenger 220: 160 kg 42 Bobber: 185 kg Seat height 737 vs 750 mm
Versions Avenger 220: 2 42 Bobber: 6 (ahead)

Pick the Avenger 220 for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Pick the 42 Bobber for dual-channel abs, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.34 Lakh
₹2.05 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.54 Lakh
₹2.32 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,586 a month
₹3,901 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
19.03 PS
29.51 bhp
Torque
17.55 Nm
32.74 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
40 kmpl
30.56 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Single cylinder, Oil cooled, Twin Spark DTS-i, Fuel Injected, SOHC, 2-valve
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Displacement (cc)
220 cc
334 cc
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
11.0:1
Cooling
Air/Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
81.0 mm x 65.0 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 280 mm
Disc, 280 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Drum, 130 mm
Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS (Continental)
Wheel Type
Alloy (Street) or spoke (Cruise variant)
Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels (Black Mirror) or Wire-Spoke Wheels
Front Tyre Size
90/90-17
100/90-18 Tubeless / Tube-type (CEAT Zoom Cruz)
Rear Tyre Size
130/90-15
140/70-17 Tubeless / Tube-type (CEAT Zoom Cruz)
Tyre Type
Tubeless (Street), tubed on Cruise variant
Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic with double anti-friction bush
35 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (135 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
5-step adjustable twin shock absorber
Hidden Monoshock under the floating seat (7-step preload adjustable)
Frame Type
Tubular double cradle
Double Cradle Tubular Steel Frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1,490 mm
1485 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
169 mm
160 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2,210 mm
2230 mm
Width (mm)
806 mm
850 mm
Height (mm)
1,070 mm (Street), 1,321 mm (Cruise)
1095 mm
Seat Height (mm)
737 mm
750 mm (2-way adjustable floating seat)
Kerb Weight (kg)
160 kg (Street), 163 kg (Cruise)
185 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
13 litres
12.5 L (Reserve 2.2 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital
Full-Digital Negative LCD Round Pod Console
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
No
Navigation
Not listed
No
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes (Dual USB-A & USB-C charging ports on handlebar)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
No
None
Cruise Control
Not available
No
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
Halogen bulb, 55/60W
Full LED Headlamp with sleek circular bezel
Taillight
Halogen bulb
LED integrated under the floating seat
Turn Indicators
Halogen bulb
LED (Bullet style)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped seat (Street), cushioned backrest pillion (Cruise)
Independent single floating cantilever saddle (Adjustable fore/aft)
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only (Luggage rack on rear fender)

Choice

Versions
2 versions
6 versions
Price range
₹1.34 Lakh
₹2.05 Lakh – ₹2.2 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Avenger Cruise 220₹1.34 Lakh Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White₹2.05 Lakh 42 Bobber ₹71,333 more

On-road price in six cities

Avenger 220 Avenger Cruise 220 against 42 Bobber Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White

CityAvenger 22042 BobberGap
Mumbai₹1.58 Lakh₹2.4 LakhAvenger 220 ₹82,442 less
Pune₹1.58 Lakh₹2.4 LakhAvenger 220 ₹82,442 less
New Delhi₹1.54 Lakh₹2.32 LakhAvenger 220 ₹78,253 less
Bengaluru₹1.67 Lakh₹2.53 LakhAvenger 220 ₹85,386 less
Chennai₹1.59 Lakh₹2.4 LakhAvenger 220 ₹81,106 less
Hyderabad₹1.63 Lakh₹2.53 LakhAvenger 220 ₹89,394 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Avenger 220 or the 42 Bobber?

The Avenger 220, by ₹71,333 on the versions compared here: Avenger 220 Avenger Cruise 220 at ₹1.34 Lakh against 42 Bobber Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White at ₹2.05 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.54 Lakh against ₹2.32 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Avenger 220 claims 40 kmpl against 30.56 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Avenger 220 Avenger Cruise 220 makes 19.03 PS and 17.55 Nm and the 42 Bobber Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White makes 29.51 bhp and 32.74 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,586 a month for the Avenger 220 and ₹3,901 for the 42 Bobber, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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