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Honda CB350C vs Jawa 42 Bobber

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Honda CB350C
Jawa 42 Bobber

Honda

CB350C

From ₹2 Lakh

Full CB350C page Change

Jawa

42 Bobber

From ₹2.05 Lakh

Full 42 Bobber page Change
Honda CB350CCB350C STD · ₹2 Lakh
Jawa 42 BobberJawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White · ₹2.05 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price CB350C: ₹2 Lakh (ahead) 42 Bobber: ₹2.05 Lakh CB350C ₹4,650 cheaper
Braking CB350C: Dual-channel ABS 42 Bobber: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage CB350C: 42.17 kmpl (ahead) 42 Bobber: 30.56 kmpl ARAI claim
Power CB350C: 21.07 PS 42 Bobber: 29.51 bhp (ahead) Torque 29.5 vs 32.74 Nm
Weight CB350C: 185 kg 42 Bobber: 185 kg Seat height 800 vs 750 mm
Versions CB350C: 3 42 Bobber: 6 (ahead)

Pick the CB350C for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Pick the 42 Bobber for more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2 Lakh
₹2.05 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.27 Lakh
₹2.32 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹6,034 a month
₹6,170 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
21.07 PS
29.51 bhp
Torque
29.5 Nm
32.74 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
42.17 kmpl
30.56 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
348.36 cc
334 cc
Engine Type
4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Bore x Stroke
70.0 x 90.5 mm
81.0 mm x 65.0 mm
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
11.0:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
310 mm Disc
Disc, 280 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
240 mm Disc
Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS (Continental)
Wheel Type
Alloy Wheels
Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels (Black Mirror) or Wire-Spoke Wheels
Front Tyre Size
100/90-19
100/90-18 Tubeless / Tube-type (CEAT Zoom Cruz)
Rear Tyre Size
130/70-18
140/70-17 Tubeless / Tube-type (CEAT Zoom Cruz)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Fork
35 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (135 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Twin Shock Absorbers
Hidden Monoshock under the floating seat (7-step preload adjustable)
Frame Type
Half Duplex Cradle
Double Cradle Tubular Steel Frame
Wheelbase
1,441 mm
1485 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
160 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,180 mm
2230 mm
Width
795 mm
850 mm
Height
1,105 mm
1095 mm
Seat Height
800 mm
750 mm (2-way adjustable floating seat)
Kerb Weight
185 kg
185 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.0 Litres
12.5 L (Reserve 2.2 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Semi-Digital Multi-Info Display
Full-Digital Negative LCD Round Pod Console
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
No
Navigation
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
No
USB Charging
USB Type-C
Yes (Dual USB-A & USB-C charging ports on handlebar)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
No
None
Traction Control
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Round Headlamp
Full LED Headlamp with sleek circular bezel
Taillight
Classic LED Tail Lamp
LED integrated under the floating seat
Turn Indicators
LED Winkers
LED (Bullet style)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Dual Tone Split Leatherette Seat
Independent single floating cantilever saddle (Adjustable fore/aft)
Under-Seat Storage
None
Minimal tool kit only (Luggage rack on rear fender)

Choice

Versions
3 versions
6 versions
Price range
₹2 Lakh – ₹2.05 Lakh
₹2.05 Lakh – ₹2.2 Lakh
Colours
10 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

CB350C STD₹2 Lakh Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White₹2.05 Lakh 42 Bobber ₹4,650 more

On-road price by city

CB350C CB350C STD against 42 Bobber Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White

CityCB350C42 BobberGap
Mumbai₹2.35 Lakh₹2.4 LakhCB350C ₹5,287 less
Pune₹2.35 Lakh₹2.4 LakhCB350C ₹5,287 less
New Delhi₹2.27 Lakh₹2.32 LakhCB350C ₹5,101 less
Bengaluru₹2.47 Lakh₹2.53 LakhCB350C ₹5,566 less
Chennai₹2.35 Lakh₹2.4 LakhCB350C ₹5,287 less
Hyderabad₹2.47 Lakh₹2.53 LakhCB350C ₹5,566 less
Ahmedabad₹2.23 Lakh₹2.28 LakhCB350C ₹5,008 less
Kolkata₹2.31 Lakh₹2.36 LakhCB350C ₹5,194 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 CB350C or the 42 Bobber?

The CB350C, by ₹4,650 on the versions compared here: CB350C CB350C STD at ₹2 Lakh against 42 Bobber Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White at ₹2.05 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.27 Lakh against ₹2.32 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The CB350C claims 42.17 kmpl against 30.56 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The CB350C CB350C STD makes 21.07 PS and 29.5 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 ₹6,034 a month for the CB350C and ₹6,170 for the 42 Bobber, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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