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{{Motorcycle
|name            = Jawa 350 Californian
|photo=jawa-350-californian-1969-1973-2.jpg
|aka              = Californian 350
|manufacturer    = Jawa
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1967 - 1973
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Cruiser
|engine          = twin, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 58.0mm x 65.0mm
|compression      = 8.1:1
|top_speed        = 79 mph (127 km/h)
|power            = 24.94 HP (18.6 KW) @ 5250RPM
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = carburetor
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 4-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
 
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic <br>
Rear: swingarm
|brakes          =Front: expanding drum <br>Rear: expanding brake
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-18}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.50-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 53.9 inches (1369 mm)
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      = 29.88 inches (759 mm)
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 156.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
 
The '''[[Jawa]] 350 Californian''' was a twin, two-stroke Cruiser [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Jawa]] between 1967 and 1973. It could reach a top speed of 79 mph (127 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 24.94 HP (18.6 KW) @ 5250 RPM. 
 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] twin, two-stroke. A 58.0mm [[bore]] x 65.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 343.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a [[port]] control. 
 
==Drive==
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. 
 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.25-18 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding drum in the front and a expanding [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The 350 Californian was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 53.9 inches (1369 mm) long. 
 
==1969 - 1973 Jawa 350 Californian==
[[File:jawa-350-californian-1969-1973-2.jpg|600px|1969 - 1973 Jawa 350 Californian]]
[[File:jawa-350-californian-1969-1973-1.jpg|600px|1969 - 1973 Jawa 350 Californian]]
[[File:jawa-350-californian-1969-1973-0.jpg|600px|1969 - 1973 Jawa 350 Californian]]
 
The 1969 Jawa 350 Californian has, at its heart, an air-cooled, two-stroke, 343cc, twin cylinder powerplant paired to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 18 horsepower at 5000 rpm. This machine is a cheap alternative for riders who want a daily commuter that is also capable of weekend trips across the country-side. Standard features include laced wheels, a dual, chromed exhaust system, a dual seat, a telescopic front fork, dual shocks as a rear suspension, and wide handlebars.
 
 
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/kevin-probably-saves-the-world#jawa-350-californian Kevin (Probably) Saves the World]
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-mod-squad#jawa-350-californian The Mod Squad]
 
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Latest revision as of 20:19, 23 November 2019

The Jawa 350 Californian was a twin, two-stroke touring motorcycle produced between 1967 and 1973. It could reach a top speed of 79 mph (127 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 24.94 HP (18.6 KW) @ 5250 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled twin, two-stroke. A 58.0mm bore x 65.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 343.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 8.0:1 compression ratio. Fuel was supplied via a port control.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equiped with a swingarm. The 350 Californian was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank.

In Media[edit | edit source]


Jawa-350-californian-1969-1973-2.jpg
Jawa 350 Californian
Manufacturer
Also called Californian 350
Production 1967 - 1973
Class Cruiser
Engine
twin, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 58.0mm x 65.0mm
Compression ratio 8.1:1
Top Speed 79 mph (127 km/h)
Horsepower 24.94 HP (18.6 KW) @ 5250RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: swingarm
Brakes Front: expanding drum
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 3.25-18
Rear Tire 3.50-18
Wheelbase 53.9 inches (1369 mm)
Seat Height 29.88 inches (759 mm)
Weight 156.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Jawa 350 Californian was a twin, two-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Jawa between 1967 and 1973. It could reach a top speed of 79 mph (127 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 24.94 HP (18.6 KW) @ 5250 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled twin, two-stroke. A 58.0mm bore x 65.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 343.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a port control.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding drum in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The 350 Californian was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 53.9 inches (1369 mm) long.

1969 - 1973 Jawa 350 Californian[edit | edit source]

1969 - 1973 Jawa 350 Californian 1969 - 1973 Jawa 350 Californian 1969 - 1973 Jawa 350 Californian

The 1969 Jawa 350 Californian has, at its heart, an air-cooled, two-stroke, 343cc, twin cylinder powerplant paired to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 18 horsepower at 5000 rpm. This machine is a cheap alternative for riders who want a daily commuter that is also capable of weekend trips across the country-side. Standard features include laced wheels, a dual, chromed exhaust system, a dual seat, a telescopic front fork, dual shocks as a rear suspension, and wide handlebars.


In Media[edit | edit source]