Classic Legends, the company behind the Jawa motorcycle brand in India, recently updated the 42 Bobber with a slew of refinements that bring the retro-style cruiser to the 21st century. Employing similar styling as that of the more premium Triumph Bonneville Bobber, the Jawa 42 Bobber is much more accessible thanks to its affordable price tag, while offering performance that’s more attune to the Indian market.
First introduced in 2020, the 2023 model-year brings a few styling and tech updates to the table. The Bobber is based on the Perak, but as the name suggests, features bobber styling such as a cropped tail and a concealed rear monoshock. For starters, the bike gets a new LED headlight, with the Bobber doing away with the headlight mask found in the previous model. Instrumentation is a fully digital cluster, which offers a modern contrast to the bike’s otherwise retro styling. Jawa has thrown in handy USB type A and C charging ports for various devices, too.
