1977
Jawa 50 - 20 - Yezdi - Colt - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 807476 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Jawa |
| Model | 50 - 20 - Yezdi - Colt |
| Year | 1977 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Profile Welded Tubes |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic |
| Frontwheeltravel | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
| Rearwheeltravel | 55 mm (2.2 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Clutch | Double plate, cork lined with 5 springs, running in oil bath. |
|---|---|
| Compression | 8.2:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 60.00 ccm (3.66 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
| Ignition | Kick start |
| Power | 3.60 HP (2.6 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
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.