Junak B20

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Junak B20
Manufacturer
Production 1960
Class Trike
Engine
Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV
Bore / Stroke 76.2mm x 76.2mm
Compression ratio 7.0:1
Horsepower 19.04 HP (14.2 KW) @ 6000RPM
Torque 19.92 ft/lbs (27.0 Nm) @ 3800RPM
Fuel System Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet Multi-plate
Suspension Front: Fork with coil springs telescopic shock absorbers
Rear: Independent rear wheel suspension on single wishbone , cooperating with 7- leaf spring positioned transversely
Brakes Front: Full hub width, of expander shoe type, hand operated
Rear: Full hub width, of expander shoe type, foot operated
Wheelbase 79.09 inches (2009 mm)
Length 120.31 inches (3056 mm)
Width 55.91 inches (1420 mm)
Seat Height 29.69 inches (754 mm)
Weight 320.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Junak B20 was a Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV Trike motorcycle produced by Junak in 1960. Max torque was 19.92 ft/lbs (27.0 Nm) @ 3800 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 19.04 HP (14.2 KW) @ 6000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 349.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet Multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

Stopping was achieved via Full hub width, of expander shoe type, hand operated in the front and a Full hub width, of expander shoe type, foot operated in the rear. The front suspension was a Fork with coil springs telescopic shock absorbers while the rear was equipped with a Independent rear wheel suspension on single wishbone , cooperating with 7- leaf spring positioned transversely. The wheelbase was 79.09 inches (2009 mm) long.

1960 - 1965 Junak B20[edit | edit source]

1960 - 1965 Junak B20 1960 - 1965 Junak B20

Junak B20, a three-wheel transport version of Polish Junak motorcycle, based on serial M10 model. From 1960 to 1965 about 2500 units were built, 153 of them were exported. Very few B20 are preserved.

The B20 proved to be superior to B21, with greater top speed (75 km/h when compared with 60 km/h) and possibility to carry 300 kg of load, when the own weight of the three-wheel vehicle was 320 kg. Fuel usage was about 5,7 l/100 km.