2023
Jawa RVM 500 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 857956 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Jawa |
| Model | RVM 500 |
| Year | 2023 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 298 mm (11.7 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 110/80-18 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 195 mm (7.7 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Monoshock |
| Reartyre | 160/60-17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 85 mm (3.3 inches) |
| Wheels | Wire spoked |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 67.0 x 66.8 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 10.7:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 471.0 ccm (28.74 cubic inches) |
| Emissiondetails | Euro 5 |
| Enginetype | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 42.2 HP (30.8 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph) |
| Torque | 40.5 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.9 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Red, Green |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 194.0 kg (427.7 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.2177 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
| Seatheight | 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Jawa
Country of Origin:
Czech Republic (historically Czechoslovakia)
Founder:
František Janeček (merging ‘Ja’neček and ‘Wa’nderer)
Best Known For:
Robust two-strokes exported worldwide; modern Indian-market revival
Company History
Jawa became a global everyman’s motorcycle after WWII, exporting tough 250/350 two-strokes that started in all weather and tolerated rough roads from Prague to Pune. The brand’s engineering focused on durability and accessible service, with oil-bath clutches, enclosed chains, and frames that resisted abuse. Jawa racers and ISDT efforts added sporting credibility, but the heartbeat was practical mobility; in many countries a Jawa meant the family could travel. Post-communist upheaval thinned production, yet the badge endured in clubs and licensed builds. A major modern chapter arrived via India, where Classic Legends revived the name on retro-styled singles with modern emissions kit, ABS, and dealer support. Historically, Jawa bridges eras: elegant Czech engineering under state economies, then a 21st-century rebirth tuned to a market that once embraced it. A tidy older 350 carries the aroma of two-stroke Europe; a new India-built Jawa carries the silhouette forward for new commuters chasing style and sense.