Stylish Design
One of the unique selling points of the Jawa-Yezdi 42 Bobber is its design. The factory custom look is appealing and it grabs attention wherever it goes. Now, at first glance, the new 42 Bobber may look similar to the Perak. However, this Jawa-Yezdi product gets a new design that is visible in the form of a compact headlight that uses an LED setup instead of the halogen light seen on Perak. The fuel tank, too, is noticeably different from the Perak and the 42 Bobber comes with knee recesses and tank pads that allow the rider to hold the motorcycle more efficiently than the Perak. Moreover, this bobber-style product comes with a newly-designed saddle that is two-step adjustable for better ergonomics. Then, there is the low seat height of just 740mm, making it effortless to mount the 42 Bobber.
Apart from the styling improvements mentioned above, the 42 Bobber also gets more colour options than the Perak. The colour palette on this motorcycle includes three options – Mystic Copper, Moonstone White, and dual-tone Jasper Red. The dual-tone red, which carries the highest price tag, is also the most stylish and appealing option on the list. The good paint quality on the fuel tank looks premium while the 42 badge on the headlight elevates its design quotient.
Better Equipment
The design is further complemented by an improved feature list and the 42 Bobber gets full-LED lighting and a fully-digital instrument cluster that shows more information than the unit on the Perak. The switchgear from the Yezdi motorcycles adds a touch of premium feel to the package while the USB charger enhances the utility value. Unfortunately, Jawa-Yezdi has still not announced a Bluetooth module for the 42 Bobber, not even as an optional extra. However, this feature is available on its direct rival, the Royal Enfield Classic 350.
Meanwhile, the headlight is among the best units that we have tested in the recent past. The low beam has a good spread, while the high beam packs a commendable throw. Further, the six-speed gearbox benefits from an assist and a slipper clutch mechanism, and the lever on the 42 Bobber feels much softer than the unit on the Perak Bobber.
Engine and Performance
The 42 Bobber shares its 334cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with the Perak. It also makes the same power and torque output as the Perak, producing 30bhp maximum output and 32.7Nm of peak torque. This motor keeps treading ahead without complaint anywhere above 3,000rpm. It does, however, start building power smoothly above 4,000rpm. It also packs a meaty mid- and high-rev performance. In the sixth gear, the 42 Bobber cruises at 80kmph at 5,000rpm while 100kmph comes just shy of 6,000rpm. This leaves you with about 3,000rpm still at your disposal for quick overtakes. The refinement levels, however, aren’t something to write home about. More on that in the latter part of the review.
Pricing
Despite all the updates mentioned above, the Jawa-Yezdi 42 Bobber is available at a lower price tag than the Perak, which makes it a better value-for-money product than its bobber-style sibling. The Mystic Copper paint theme, which is the most affordable option on the list, is available at Rs 2,06,500. Meanwhile, the Moonstone White and Jasper Red (dual-tone) paint options have been priced at Rs 2,07,500 and Rs 2,09,187, respectively.