Shineray XY-250 5A vs Jawa-CZ 250 Travel (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Shineray XY-250 5Astacks up against the Jawa-CZ 250 Travel. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecShineray XY-250 5AJawa-CZ 250 Travel
Model year20112009
Price
Engine233 cc234 cc
Horsepower16 hp17 hp
Torque18 Nm17 Nm
Weight150 kg139 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Radial-mounted two-piston calipersSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/70-17 / 140/60-17 3.25-18 / 3.50-18

Shineray XY-250 5A vs Jawa-CZ 250 Travel — which should you buy?

Picking between the Shineray XY-250 5A and the Jawa-CZ 250 Travel usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Shineray XY-250 5A brings 16 hp in a 150 kg package, while the Jawa-CZ 250 Travel counters with 17 hp at 139 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: