2006
Jawa-CZ 125 Chopper - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 585397 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Jawa-CZ |
| Model | 125 Chopper |
| Year | 2006 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic forks 150mm |
| Fronttyre | -. |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Telescopic units 80mm |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 56.5 x 49.5 mm (2.2 x 1.9 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 124.00 ccm (7.57 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Power | 12.60 HP (9.2 kW)) @ 8200 RPM |
| Topspeed | 95.0 km/h (59.0 mph) |
| Torque | 9.20 Nm (0.9 kgf-m or 6.8 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Kick |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 125.0 kg (275.6 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 13.50 litres (3.57 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1008 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Jawa-CZ
Country of Origin:
Czech Republic (historically Czechoslovakia)
Founder:
Export/branding alliance of Jawa and ČZ
Best Known For:
Co-branded exports blending Jawa durability and ČZ off-road pedigree
Company History
Jawa-CZ labels often appeared on exports where the strengths of two Czech pillars overlapped: Jawa’s roadgoing reliability and ČZ’s competition-savvy engineering. The collaboration allowed shared components, broadened dealer networks, and simplified paperwork for distant markets. Riders received bikes that started reliably, carried loads, and could be fettled with a modest toolkit—features that mattered far more than fashion in places where bikes were lifelines. In competition, ČZ’s motocross prowess burnished the shared identity; on the street, Jawa’s commuter composure carried daily riders. After economic transitions in the 1990s, each marque followed its own trajectory, but the joint badging remains a reminder of Czechoslovakia’s rich moto ecosystem. Historically, Jawa-CZ stands for practical internationalism: export what people need at a price they can reach, with parts they can actually get. Surviving examples in Africa, Asia, and Latin America speak to an era when Czech metal stitched the world a bit closer together.