Jawa-CZ 650 Police vs BSA A 65 SS Firebird (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Jawa-CZ 650 Policestacks up against the BSA A 65 SS Firebird. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecJawa-CZ 650 PoliceBSA A 65 SS Firebird
Model year20111970
Price
Engine652 cc654 cc
Horsepower47 hp49 hp
Torque57 Nm
Weight180 kg
Seat height28 mm
Fuel capacity3.8 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Tires90/90-18 / 130/90-16 3.25-19 / 4.00-18

Jawa-CZ 650 Police vs BSA A 65 SS Firebird — which should you buy?

Picking between the Jawa-CZ 650 Police and the BSA A 65 SS Firebird usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Jawa-CZ 650 Police brings 47 hp in a 180 kg package, while the BSA A 65 SS Firebird counters with 49 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: