2007
Jawa 353 Motorcycle Replica - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 397066 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Jawa |
| Model | 353 Motorcycle Replica |
| Year | 2007 |
Engine & Transmission
| Compression | 7.2:1 |
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| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 248.50 ccm (15.16 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Power | 11.80 HP (8.6 kW)) @ 4600 RPM |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Kick |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Overallheight | 1,015 mm (40.0 inches) |
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| Overalllength | 2,050 mm (80.7 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 670 mm (26.4 inches) |
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.