Jawa 350 Classic Solo
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| Jawa 350 Classic Solo | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 2014 |
| Engine | Two stroke, twin cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 124 km/h / 77 mph |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Suspension | Front: Hydraulic telescopic forks Rear: Twin shocks |
| Brakes | Front: Single Ø265 mm disc Rear: Ø160 mm Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25 -18" |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 -18" |
| Wheelbase | 1370 mm / 53.9 in |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32 in |
| Weight | 149 kg / 327 lb (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
It could reach a top speed of 124 km/h / 77 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Two stroke, twin cylinder. The engine featured a 9.8:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.25 -18" front tire and a 3.50 -18" rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single Ø265 mm disc in the front and a Ø160 mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Hydraulic telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Twin shocks. The 350 Classic Solo was fitted with a 17 L / 4.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 149 kg / 327 lb. The wheelbase was 1370 mm / 53.9 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Jawa 350 Classic Solo
The Jawa 350 Classic is back and better than ever. Most 2-strokes are peaky, revvy and hard to keep in the power band. Jawa have never been like other 2-strokes and they still aren't. They are built to produce torque. Relaxing and comfortable to ride with a big bike feel, but still narrow and light enough to filter through city traffic. Away from the city they have enough go for long distance touring. Straight forward servicing , and low cost spares make these the ideal all rounder.
Twin shocks, four gears and a dead simple 350cc two-stroke twin the Jawa is back. For those who dont know, the Czech-made Jawa has been around nearly as long as Royal Enfields Bullet, and now you can buy one in the UK again. Its not quite as retro as a Bullet Id say 1983 rather than 53 and now comes with a few radical updates like electric start, front disc brake and even a digital dash. Hop on board, flip on the manual choke and the Jawa 350 starts on the button. But if you want to go for the full old school experience, push in the gearlever (which doubles as a kickstart) and kick it into life. Ring-ding-ding is the result, but this is no RD250. The Jawa is tuned for torque rather than power, and with just 23bhp to haul 149kg, its not exactly a blast from the past whack open the twistgrip at 40mph in top, and not much happens apart from induction roar.
Lolloping along Oxfordshire country lanes, at 50-55mph, the soft long-travel forks and rear shocks soaking up the bumps, was easy, laid-back fun. Out on the M40, the Jawa loses some of its charm over 60mph, the footrests vibrate and the mirrors blur, though if you can stand that the bike will happily hold 65-70, with a top speed of 77mph. Back on the twisties, the Jawa feels light and slim enough to throw around. The tires (Czech-made Mitas) look like a throwback to the 1960s, but they work well enough, and the front disc plus four-pot caliper is very powerful in fact its actually a bit too sharp for the bikes performance. The Jawa is a bit crude in some ways, but its an honest bike at a good price, with practical points like fork gaiters plus an enclosed rear chain. And idiosyncratic extras include a sidecar or a monowheel trailer. This or a Chinese 250? You decide.
| Make Model. | Jawa 350 Classic Solo |
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| Year | 2014 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, twin cylinder |
| Displacement | 343.5 cc / 21.0 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 58 x 65 mm |
| Compression | 9.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Automatic pumped 2-stroke |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric and kick |
| Max Power | 17 kW / 23 hp @ 5250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 32 Nm / 3.3 kgf / 23.6 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm |
| Transmission | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shocks |
| Front Brakes | Single Ø265 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ø160 mm Drum |
| Front Tire | 3.25 -18" |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 -18" |
| Dimensions | Length: 2080 mm / 81.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1370 mm / 53.9 in |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32 in |
| Dry Weight | 149 kg / 327 lb |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 US gal |
| Reserve Capacity | 2.8 L / 0.74 US gal |
| Average Consumption | 4.7 L/100 km / 21.2 km/l / 50 US mpg |
| Top Speed | 124 km/h / 77 mph |
| Review | MCN |