Polaris Sportsman 90 vs Jawa 90 (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman 90stacks up against the Jawa 90. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Polaris Sportsman 90 | Jawa 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Price | $2,699 | $2,899 |
| Engine | 89 cc | 90 cc |
| Weight | 130 kg | 120 kg |
| Seat height | 27 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 2.0 L | 1.5 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Tires | 19/7-8 / 18/10-8 | 20/7-8 / 19/8-8 |
Polaris Sportsman 90 vs Jawa 90 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Polaris Sportsman 90 and the Jawa 90 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman 90 brings its published horsepower in a 130 kg package, while the Jawa 90 counters with its own power figure at 120 kg. On price, the Polaris Sportsman 90 has the lower MSRP.
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: