1969
Jawa 90 Roadster - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 325330 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Jawa |
| Model | 90 Roadster |
| Year | 1969 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Fronttyre | 2.5-18 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Reartyre | 2.75-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 88.70 ccm (5.41 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 3.20 litres/100 km (31.3 km/l or 73.51 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Jikov |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 74.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Maxrpm | 8000 |
| Power | 10.20 HP (7.4 kW)) @ 6500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 95.0 km/h (59.0 mph) |
| Torque | 6.35 Nm (0.6 kgf-m or 4.7 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Kick |
|---|
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Alternateseatheight | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
|---|---|
| Overalllength | 1,930 mm (76.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 600 mm (23.6 inches) |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 85.0 kg (187.4 pounds) |
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.