Jawa 250 California

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Jawa 250 California
Manufacturer
Production 1971
Class Classic
Engine
air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder
Bore / Stroke 66.0mm x 66.0mm
Compression ratio 8:1
Horsepower 15.02 HP (11.2 KW) @ 5000RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed, manual

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: dual shocks
Brakes Front: expanding drum
Rear: expanding drum
Front Tire 3.25 -19
Rear Tire 3.50 -19
Seat Height 29.88 inches (759 mm)
Weight 129.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Jawa 250 California was a air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Jawa in 1971. Claimed horsepower was 15.02 HP (11.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.25 -19 front tire and a 3.50 -19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding drum in the front and a expanding drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks. The 250 California was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1971 Jawa 250 California[edit | edit source]

1971 Jawa 250 California

The 1970 Jawa 250 California is a classic machine from the Czech brand, and has, at its heart, an air-cooled, two-stroke, 249cc, single cylinder engine paired to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 15 horsepower. Standard features include laced wheels, a dual seat, a chromed exhaust system, a telescopic fork, an expanding drum braking system in the front and the rear, dual shocks as a rear suspension, and has a dry weight of 144 kg.