Jawa 640 Sport 350 vs Jawa Californian 350 (1996)

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

Spec comparison

SpecJawa 640 Sport 350Jawa Californian 350
Model year19961969
Price
Engine343 cc343 cc
Horsepower24 hp28 hp
Torque38 Nm
Weight160 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake
Tires3.25-19 / 3.25-19

Jawa 640 Sport 350 vs Jawa Californian 350 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Jawa 640 Sport 350 and the Jawa Californian 350 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Jawa 640 Sport 350 brings 24 hp in a 160 kg package, while the Jawa Californian 350 counters with 28 hp.

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: