1994
Jawa 638 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 944765 |
|---|---|
| Category | Unspecified category |
| Make | Jawa |
| Model | 638 |
| Year | 1994 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake |
|---|---|
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake |
Engine & Transmission
| Displacement | 350.00 ccm (21.36 cubic inches) |
|---|---|
| Enginedetails | Twin, two-stroke |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Power | 26.00 HP (19.0 kW)) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 31.38 Nm (3.2 kgf-m or 23.1 ft.lbs) @ 4750 RPM |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 155.0 kg (341.7 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1677 HP/kg |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 2.50 litres (0.66 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 800 mm (31.5 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.