Jawa 42 Bobber vs KTM Duke 390

KTM Duke 390 Price starts at Rs. 3.13 Lakh which is Rs. 1.00 Lakh costlier than base model of Jawa 42 Bobber priced at Rs. 2.12 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Jawa 42 Bobber is 30.56 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM Duke 390 is 28.9 kmpl. In technical specifications, Jawa 42 Bobber is powered by 334 cc engine , while KTM Duke 390 is powered by 398.63 cc engine. Jawa 42 Bobber is available in 5 different colours while KTM Duke 390 comes with 2 colours. The Comparison Jawa 42 Bobber vs KTM Duke 390 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

42 Bobber vs Duke 390

Key Highlights 42 Bobber Mystic Copper Spoke WheelDuke 390 STD
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 29.92 PS 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
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42 Bobber vs Duke 390 Key Highlights

Basic Info Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Mystic Copper Spoke WheelKTM Duke 390 STD
Rating
128 reviews
128 reviews
Brand Name Jawa Motorcycles KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.12 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 3.13 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 29.92 PS 46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Colors
KTM Duke 390 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size ... Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Spoke Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,818 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 8,574 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 12,061 42 Bobber Insurance Rs. 20,700 Duke 390 Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4 Sroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
334 cc
398.63 cc
Max Power
29.92 PS
46 PS @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
32.74 Nm
39 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
81 mm
89 mm
Stroke
65 mm
64 mm
No Of Cylinders
...
1
Drive Type
...
Chain Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Compression Ratio
11:1
12.71:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Braking (60-0 kmph)
15,82 mm
...
Braking (80-0 kmph)
31.47 mm
...
Mileage (City)
30.56 kmpl
...
Mileage (Overall)
...
28.9 kmpl
Top Speed
129 kmph
...

Tyre Size
...
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
...
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
...
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Spoke
Alloy

Seat height
...
820 mm
Wheelbase
1485 mm
1354 mm
Ground Clearance
...
183 mm
Fuel Capacity
12.5 Liters
15 Liters
Kerb Weight
...
168.3 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
...
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
...
240 mm

Additional Features
...
Ride-by-wire
USB charging port
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
...
5 Inch, TFT
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
...
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
KTM Duke 390
  • Improved performance means this is the quickest bike in its segment
  • brakes feel sharp and predictable
  • adjustable suspension handles bad road well even in its stock setting
  • lower seat height should make it more accessible to shorter riders
  • feels super light on its feet and agile when changing directions
  • you can barely feel any engine heat
  • even in bumper to bumper traffic and motor has become a lot smoother than before.
KTM Duke 390
  • Some of the panel gaps are a little too pronounced
  • H-rated Metzeler tyres feel a little squiggly when pushing the bike hard and the signature KTM orange colour option looks too garish in this model.

Is Jawa 42 Bobber Better Than KTM Duke 390?

61% users have chosen Jawa 42 Bobber over KTM Duke 390 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 368 users have also rated Jawa 42 Bobber and KTM Duke 390 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Jawa 42 Bobber is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and features in your bike. But KTM Duke 390 is better on the grounds of maintenance.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor 42 Bobber Duke 390
Mileage 4.0 3.9
Performance 4.8 4.5
Comfort 4.7 4.6
Maintenance 3.9 4.2
Features 4.8 4.7
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Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber Vs KTM Duke 390 FAQs

Which bike is best between Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs KTM Duke 390?
As per the users experiences Jawa 42 Bobber is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and features in your bike. But KTM Duke 390 is better on the grounds of maintenance.
Which bike is cheaper Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs KTM Duke 390?
The Jawa 42 Bobber is cheaper than KTM Duke 390 by Rs. 1.00 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Jawa Motorcycles 42 Bobber vs KTM Duke 390?
For the Mystic Copper Spoke Wheel version, 334 cc Petrol engine of 42 Bobber produces 29.92 PS of power and 32.74 Nm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 398.63 cc Petrol engine of Duke 390 produces 46 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 39 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Jawa 42 Bobber has better performance.

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