2009
Jawa-CZ 250 Travel - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 810472 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Jawa-CZ |
| Model | 250 Travel |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic forks 150 mm |
| Fronttyre | 3.25-18 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Hydraulic telescopic 80 mm |
| Reartyre | 3.50-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 53.0 x 53.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 9.2:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 233.90 ccm (14.27 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Power | 17.43 HP (12.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 120.0 km/h (74.6 mph) |
| Torque | 17.30 Nm (1.8 kgf-m or 12.8 ft.lbs) @ 5300 RPM |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Blue/black |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 139.0 kg (306.4 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1254 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 820 mm (32.3 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.