For this week, the motorbike which we are about to see in the retrosters category is the Jawa Standard, a motorbike which is purely integrated with retro elements and so feels like the one. Before that, let's see something about the manufacturer. The company was founded in the year 1929 and started to sell motorcycles in our country from 1960 under the Ideal Jawa brand. They also sold models under the Yezdi brand from 1973. Production stopped in the year 1996 and reappeared in the Indian market few years back under Classic Legends. Currently, three models were under production namely Perak, Forty Two and Standard.
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To begin with, it has got a tear drop shaped fuel tank, round integrated headlamp with turn indicators & rear view mirrors, simple looking single piece seat and minimalistic side panels, short rear fender integrated with simple tail tamp. To be frank, when I first saw a Jawa model on the road, I thought it had a twin cylinder motor due to the unique exhaust note and dual exhaust setup. After that only I came to know about its a single cylinder motor. My favourite part here is the chrome elements. Unlike any other models in the retro segment, it has got more chrome finish including fuel tank, exhaust assembly with header pipe, rear view mirrors, turn indicators, engine casing, throttle body cover, engine head and rims. Clutch lever, brake lever, rear brake pedal and gear shifter are also finished in chrome.
It may look like the motorbike is designed with more chrome elements. But it do look like a model exactly from the 60s & 70s. Key slot is fitted under the fuel tank which is a nice touch. Single dial is fitted on the integrated headlamp itself. It has got a vintage type analog speedometer, analog fuel level indicator and a small LCD display for showing odometer, trip meters and other warning lights. My opinion is, it still misses out a analog dial for tachometer. Rear pillion grab bar is also neatly fabricated. Wider & raised handle setup along with the slightly rear-set mounted foot pegs gives the rider a comfortable ergonomics.
The motorbike is powered by a single cylinder, 293cc, LC, 4V/C, DOHC motor producing about 27.33PS & 27.02Nm of max power & torque. As mentioned above, it has got a twin exhaust setup and the engine is paired to a 6 speed transmission system. Without modern electronics & features, this motorbike is a best choice for vintage heads present out there. Due to the presence of twin exhaust setup, the sound is unique and somewhat similar to the one from the parallel twin engine.
Fuel tank capacity is 14L and the seat height comes about 765mm which suits for riders in all height. Steering head is equipped with the conventional telescopic forks and dual gas charged struts at the rear in which both of them are hooked to a double cradle frame. Coming to the brakes, front end have 280mm disc rotor clamped by Bybre caliper and rear end have 153mm drum setup. It is also offered with rear disc option with 240mm rotor and dual channel ABS. Front & rear also gets 18" & 17" spoked rims. Coming to the lighting, everything is halogen except the rear tail lamp. All together weighs the motorbike about 172kg which is pretty much decent.
Overall, the motorbike is a perfect retro competitor and that's why I've included this in the segment. Our next model is going to be the CB350 H'ness from Honda and it'll be discussed very soon. So, stay tuned..!!
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