Jawa 250 Master Tempo vs Ariel LB (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Jawa 250 Master Tempostacks up against the Ariel LB. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecJawa 250 Master TempoAriel LB
Model year20011929
Price——
Engine250 cc250 cc
Horsepower26 hp—
Torque32 Nm—
Weight132 kg—
Seat height30 mm—
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed—
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)

Jawa 250 Master Tempo vs Ariel LB — which should you buy?

Picking between the Jawa 250 Master Tempo and the Ariel LB usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Jawa 250 Master Tempo brings 26 hp in a 132 kg package, while the Ariel LB counters with its own power figure.

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: