Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 vs 2024 JAWA 42 Bobber

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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.

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220
15 pts
Top on paper
2024 JAWA 42 Bobber
85 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

Best fit here
Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220
76.5 pts
2024 JAWA 42 Bobber
35 pts

Touring / long rides

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220
21.3 pts
Best fit here
2024 JAWA 42 Bobber
95.3 pts

Sporty riding

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220
9.4 pts
Best fit here
2024 JAWA 42 Bobber
83.4 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220
71.6 pts
2024 JAWA 42 Bobber
32.6 pts

Seat height (cm)

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

  • Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 77 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2024 JAWA 42 Bobber 74 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 3 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 17.5 hp (Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220) up to 30 hp (2024 JAWA 42 Bobber).
  • Torque spans 19 Nm (Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220) up to 30 Nm (2024 JAWA 42 Bobber).
  • Weight spans 163 kg (Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220) to 185 kg (2024 JAWA 42 Bobber).
  • Displacement spans 200 cc (Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220) to 350 cc (2024 JAWA 42 Bobber).
Specification Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 JAWA 42 Bobber
Brand BAJAJ JAWA
Model Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 JAWA 42 Bobber
Engine size 200cc 350cc
Power 17.5hp 30hp
Torque 19nm. 30nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 2 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 163kg 185kg
Front brake 280 mm Disc ABS DISC WITH DUAL CHANNEL ABS 280mm disc
Rear brake 130 mm Drum DISC WITH DUAL CHANNEL ABS 240mm disc
Seat height (cm) 77cm 74cm
Front tyre 90/90-17 49P, with Tube 100/90 - 18, 56H
Rear tyre 130/90-15 66P, with Tube 140/70 – 17, 66H
Cooling Oil cooled Liquid cooling
Front suspension Telescopic with double anti friction bush TELESCOPIC FORKS, ø 35 mm
Rear suspension 5 step adjustable Twin shock absorber MONO SHOCK ABSORBER, GAS FILLED WITH 7-STEP ADJUSTABLE PRELOAD
Motorcycle type Chopper – Cruiser Chopper – Cruiser
Top speed 135km/h 158km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 13 L – 3.5 L/100km 12.5 L – 4.2 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price Price not listed. $4300
Brand price lists View BAJAJ price list View JAWA price list
Extra features
  • System: 12V, 8Ah VRLA
  • Head Lamps: 55/60W

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2023 Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 vs 2024 JAWA 42 Bobber: listed specifications

The 2023 Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 and 2024 JAWA 42 Bobber differ on the listed specifications: the Avenger Cruise 220 has a lower listed weight, and the JAWA 42 Bobber has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

JAWA 42 Bobber has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (350 cc vs 200 cc).

Peak power

JAWA 42 Bobber has a clear listed power advantage (30 hp vs 17.5 hp).

Torque

JAWA 42 Bobber has a clear listed torque advantage (30 Nm vs 19 Nm).

Listed top speed

JAWA 42 Bobber has a clear listed top-speed advantage (158 km/h vs 135 km/h).

Cooling

Avenger Cruise 220 is listed as oil-cooled, and JAWA 42 Bobber is listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Avenger Cruise 220 is notably lighter on the listed weight (163 kg vs 185 kg). JAWA 42 Bobber has a lower listed seat height (74 cm vs 77 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 Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 vs JAWA 42 Bobber?

JAWA 42 Bobber is listed at 158 km/h (98 mph) vs 135 km/h (84 mph) for Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220.

Which has more horsepower, Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 or JAWA 42 Bobber?

JAWA 42 Bobber has 30 hp compared with 18 hp on the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 or JAWA 42 Bobber?

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is lighter at 163 kg vs 185 kg for JAWA 42 Bobber.

Which is better, Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 or JAWA 42 Bobber?

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.