2001
Jawa-CZ 350 Chopper - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 100547 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Jawa |
| Model | 350 Chopper |
| Year | 2001 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
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Engine & Transmission
| Displacement | 350.00 ccm (21.36 cubic inches) |
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| Enginedetails | Twin, two-stroke |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Power | 23.00 HP (16.8 kW)) @ 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 32.00 Nm (3.3 kgf-m or 23.6 ft.lbs) @ 4750 RPM |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 149.0 kg (328.5 pounds) |
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| Powerweightratio | 0.1544 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 750 mm (29.5 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.