We have listed the Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 and the Jawa 42 Bobber with all of their specifications for you to decide which one is the better of the two for your daily rides.
| Powertrain | Royal Enfield Goan Classic | Jawa 42 Bobber |
| Type | Air-cooled, SOHC, single-cylinder | Liquid-cooled, DOHC, single-cylinder |
| Displacement | 349-cc | 334-cc |
| Power | 20.2 hp at 6,100 rpm | 29.9 hp (rpm not mentioned) |
| Torque | 27 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 30 Nm (rpm not mentioned) |
| Transmission | Five-speed | Six-speed |
The Goan Classic with its air-cooled (with oil-cooler) J-series engine produces only 20.2 hp while the 42 Bobber produces 29.9 hp. Furthermore, the Jawa uses a six-speed transmission and the engine is liquid-cooled.
| Dimensions | Royal Enfield Goan Classic | Jawa 42 Bobber |
| Kerb weight | 197 kg | 185 kg |
| Seat height | 750 mm | 740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm | 1485 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 165 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 13 litres | 12.5 litres |
The 42 Bobber is lighter than the Goan Classic by 12 kg but the wheelbase is a lot longer. The seat height and ground clearance are almost comparable and so is the fuel capacity.
| Brakes and tyres | Royal Enfield Goan Classic | Jawa 42 Bobber |
| Front Brake | 300 mm disc | 280 mm disc |
| Rear Brake | 270 mm disc | 240 mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-16 | 140/70-17 |
The choice of wheels for both motorcycles are interesting. Royal Enfield have used the larger front wheel and the smaller rear wheel which reflects well in the motorcycle’s stance. Meanwhile, with an 18-inch front and 17-inch rear, the Jawa’s stance is not that pronounced.. The white walled tyres on the Goan Classic give it further visual advantage.
| Price | Royal Enfield Goan Classic | Jawa 42 Bobber |
| Ex-showroom | Rs 2.35 lakh | Rs 2.12 lakh |
The RE Goan Classic can be yours for Rs 2.35 lakh and the Jawa 42 Bobber will cost you Rs 2.12 lakh, both ex-showroom. Pricing favours the Jawa 42 Bobber but Royal Enfield have a significantly better dealership network.
Some bobber riders prefer customising their motorcycles and RE have plenty of options for modifying the bike right out of the showroom such as mirrors, oil caps, handlebars and so on. The 42 Bobber on the other hand comes with very few customizable options.
Also Read: Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 Review – Vibe Check
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