Ardie BZ 350 vs Jawa 640 Sport 350 (1996)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ardie BZ 350stacks up against the Jawa 640 Sport 350. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArdie BZ 350Jawa 640 Sport 350
Model year19581996
Price
Engine342 cc343 cc
Horsepower24 hp
Torque38 Nm
Weight161 kg160 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires3.25-19 / 3.25-19

Ardie BZ 350 vs Jawa 640 Sport 350 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ardie BZ 350 and the Jawa 640 Sport 350 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ardie BZ 350 brings its published horsepower in a 161 kg package, while the Jawa 640 Sport 350 counters with 24 hp at 160 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: