2024 JAWA 42 Bobber vs 2024 CF MOTO 250CL-C

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2024 JAWA 42 Bobber
85 pts
2024 CF MOTO 250CL-C
15 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2024 JAWA 42 Bobber
35 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 250CL-C
76.5 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 JAWA 42 Bobber
95.3 pts
2024 CF MOTO 250CL-C
21.3 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 JAWA 42 Bobber
83.4 pts
2024 CF MOTO 250CL-C
9.4 pts

New rider friendly

2024 JAWA 42 Bobber
15.1 pts
Best fit here
2024 CF MOTO 250CL-C
89.1 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 JAWA 42 Bobber 74 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 CF MOTO 250CL-C 69 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 5 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 25 hp (2024 CF MOTO 250CL-C) up to 30 hp (2024 JAWA 42 Bobber).
  • Torque spans 20.5 Nm (2024 CF MOTO 250CL-C) up to 30 Nm (2024 JAWA 42 Bobber).
  • Weight spans 165 kg (2024 CF MOTO 250CL-C) to 185 kg (2024 JAWA 42 Bobber).
  • Displacement spans 250 cc (2024 CF MOTO 250CL-C) to 350 cc (2024 JAWA 42 Bobber).
Specification JAWA 42 Bobber CF MOTO 250CL-C
Brand JAWA CF MOTO
Model JAWA 42 Bobber CF MOTO 250CL-C
Engine size 350cc 250cc
Power 30hp 25hp
Torque 30nm. 20.5nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 185kg 165kg
Front brake DISC WITH DUAL CHANNEL ABS 280mm disc Φ300mm Sngle Discs, 4 Piston Caliper J.JUAN
Rear brake DISC WITH DUAL CHANNEL ABS 240mm disc Φ220mm Single Discs, Single Piston Caliper
Seat height (cm) 74cm 69cm
Front tyre 100/90 - 18, 56H 130/90 R16
Rear tyre 140/70 – 17, 66H 150/80 R16
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension TELESCOPIC FORKS, ø 35 mm Φ37mm Telescopic Fork
Rear suspension MONO SHOCK ABSORBER, GAS FILLED WITH 7-STEP ADJUSTABLE PRELOAD Swingarm / Twin Shocks
Motorcycle type Chopper – Cruiser Chopper – Cruiser
Top speed 158km/h 150km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 12.5 L – 4.2 L/100km 13.5 L – 3.4 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $4300 Price not listed.
Brand price lists View JAWA price list View CF MOTO price list
Extra features

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2024 JAWA 42 Bobber vs 2024 CF MOTO 250CL-C: listed specifications

The 2024 JAWA 42 Bobber and 2024 CF MOTO 250CL-C differ on the listed specifications: the JAWA 42 Bobber has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the 250CL-C has a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

JAWA 42 Bobber has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (350 cc vs 250 cc).

Peak power

JAWA 42 Bobber has a clear listed power advantage (30 hp vs 25 hp).

Torque

JAWA 42 Bobber has a clear listed torque advantage (30 Nm vs 20.5 Nm).

Listed top speed

JAWA 42 Bobber has a modest listed top-speed advantage (158 km/h vs 150 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

250CL-C is notably lighter on the listed weight (165 kg vs 185 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: JAWA 42 Bobber is listed higher (74 cm) than 250CL-C (69 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of JAWA 42 Bobber vs CF MOTO 250CL-C?

JAWA 42 Bobber is listed at 158 km/h (98 mph) vs 150 km/h (93 mph) for CF MOTO 250CL-C.

Which has more horsepower, JAWA 42 Bobber or CF MOTO 250CL-C?

JAWA 42 Bobber has 30 hp compared with 25 hp on the CF MOTO 250CL-C.

Which is lighter, JAWA 42 Bobber or CF MOTO 250CL-C?

CF MOTO 250CL-C is lighter at 165 kg vs 185 kg for JAWA 42 Bobber.

Which is better, JAWA 42 Bobber or CF MOTO 250CL-C?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.