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Jawa 42 Bobber vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350

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

Jawa 42 Bobber
Royal Enfield Bullet 350

Jawa

42 Bobber

From ₹2.05 Lakh

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Royal Enfield

Bullet 350

From ₹1.66 Lakh

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Jawa 42 BobberJawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White · ₹2.05 Lakh
Royal Enfield Bullet 350Military Black · ₹1.66 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price 42 Bobber: ₹2.05 Lakh Bullet 350: ₹1.66 Lakh (ahead) Bullet 350 ₹39,294 cheaper
Braking 42 Bobber: Dual-channel ABS Bullet 350: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage 42 Bobber: 30.56 kmpl Bullet 350: 37 kmpl (ahead) Claimed
Power 42 Bobber: 29.51 bhp (ahead) Bullet 350: 20.21 PS Torque 32.74 vs 27 Nm
Weight 42 Bobber: 185 kg Bullet 350: 195 kg Seat height 750 vs 805 mm
Versions 42 Bobber: 6 (ahead) Bullet 350: 5

Pick the 42 Bobber for more power and more versions.

Pick the Bullet 350 for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2.05 Lakh
₹1.66 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.32 Lakh
₹1.89 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹6,170 a month
₹5,024 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
29.51 bhp
20.21 PS
Torque
32.74 Nm
27 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
30.56 kmpl
37 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
334 cc
349 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Air / Oil-Cooled, 2-Valve, SOHC, J-Platform
Bore x Stroke
81.0 mm x 65.0 mm
72.0 mm x 85.8 mm (Long-stroke)
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.5:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Air / Oil Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
5 Speed Constant Mesh Manual (1D 4U)
Clutch
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate Clutch with light pull
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive (O-ring chain)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 280 mm, ByBre 2-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 300 mm, 2-piston floating caliper (Drum on Military base)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 270 mm, 1-piston floating caliper (or Drum, 153 mm)
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS (Continental)
Dual Channel ABS (Single Channel on Military base)
Wheel Type
Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels (Black Mirror) or Wire-Spoke Wheels
Classic Wire-Spoke Wheels (19-inch Front / 18-inch Rear)
Front Tyre Size
100/90-18 Tubeless / Tube-type (CEAT Zoom Cruz)
100/90-19 57P Tube-type (CEAT Zoom Plus)
Rear Tyre Size
140/70-17 Tubeless / Tube-type (CEAT Zoom Cruz)
120/80-18 62P Tube-type (CEAT Zoom Plus)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
35 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (135 mm travel)
41 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (130 mm travel)
Rear Suspension
Hidden Monoshock under the floating seat (7-step preload adjustable)
Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers (6-step preload adjustable, 102 mm travel)
Frame Type
Double Cradle Tubular Steel Frame
Twin Downtube Spine Frame
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1390 mm
Ground Clearance
160 mm
160 mm

Dimensions

Length
2230 mm
2110 mm
Width
850 mm
785 mm
Height
1095 mm
1225 mm
Seat Height
750 mm (2-way adjustable floating seat)
805 mm
Kerb Weight
185 kg
195 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 L (Reserve 2.2 L)
13.0 L (Reserve 2.6 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Full-Digital Negative LCD Round Pod Console
Semi-digital Analogue Speedometer with LCD Inset (Eco indicator & Service reminder)
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
No / Optional Tripper Navigation Pod
Navigation
No
Optional (Turn-by-Turn via Tripper Navigation)
USB Charging
Yes (Dual USB-A & USB-C charging ports on handlebar)
Yes (USB mobile charging port under clutch perch)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
None
Traction Control
No
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with sleek circular bezel
Halogen Multi-reflector (H4 55/60W) with classic Pilot Tiger Lamps
Taillight
LED integrated under the floating seat
Bulb / Classic round retro tail lamp
Turn Indicators
LED (Bullet style)
Bulb / Chrome bullet style

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Independent single floating cantilever saddle (Adjustable fore/aft)
Single-piece stepped plush bench seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only (Luggage rack on rear fender)
Minimal tool kit only (+ Classic metal side tool box)

Choice

Versions
6 versions
5 versions
Price range
₹2.05 Lakh – ₹2.2 Lakh
₹1.66 Lakh – ₹2.1 Lakh
Colours
5 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

Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White₹2.05 Lakh Black Gold₹2.1 Lakh Bullet 350 ₹4,622 more

On-road price by city

42 Bobber Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White against Bullet 350 Military Black

City42 BobberBullet 350Gap
Mumbai₹2.4 Lakh₹1.96 LakhBullet 350 ₹44,677 less
Pune₹2.4 Lakh₹1.96 LakhBullet 350 ₹44,677 less
New Delhi₹2.32 Lakh₹1.89 LakhBullet 350 ₹43,106 less
Bengaluru₹2.53 Lakh₹2.06 LakhBullet 350 ₹47,035 less
Chennai₹2.4 Lakh₹1.96 LakhBullet 350 ₹44,677 less
Hyderabad₹2.53 Lakh₹2.01 LakhBullet 350 ₹52,005 less
Ahmedabad₹2.28 Lakh₹1.86 LakhBullet 350 ₹42,320 less
Kolkata₹2.36 Lakh₹1.92 LakhBullet 350 ₹43,891 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 42 Bobber or the Bullet 350?

The Bullet 350, by ₹39,294 on the versions compared here: 42 Bobber Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White at ₹2.05 Lakh against Bullet 350 Military Black at ₹1.66 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.32 Lakh against ₹1.89 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Bullet 350 claims 37 kmpl against 30.56 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The 42 Bobber Jawa 42 Bobber Moonstone White makes 29.51 bhp and 32.74 Nm and the Bullet 350 Military Black makes 20.21 PS and 27 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹6,170 a month for the 42 Bobber and ₹5,024 for the Bullet 350, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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