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Message started by philthymike on 05/28/19 at 11:58:56

Title: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by philthymike on 05/28/19 at 11:58:56

This is a really cool little thumper.

http://www.jawamotorcycles.co.uk/350OHC.html

Actually has EFI and ABS too!

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by ohiomoto on 05/28/19 at 12:08:39

These have been such a hit they are way behind on production.

https://www.rideapart.com/articles/345364/opinion-jawa-delivery-delays-expansion/

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by philthymike on 05/28/19 at 12:35:59

Dang they need to stop releasing pictures of beauties such as this
http://https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/Z2EMZ/s1/jawa-forty-two.jpg

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by jcstokes on 05/28/19 at 12:41:17

Interestingly enough, the Czech Jawa made a 650cc single, Rotax powered a few years ago, don't know whether the Indians will come up with something similar. My first bike was a Jawa 350 twin, in the sevneties.

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by zipidachimp on 05/28/19 at 22:27:00

Interesting; 2 stroke(old) or 4 stroke(new), they still use dual exhausts! Suzuki take note!
cheers! 8-)

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by philthymike on 05/29/19 at 05:41:25

Suzuki take note: EFI and ABS at a similar price point to the LS650!

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by Ruttly on 05/30/19 at 13:50:41

Jawa & Royal Enfield all very cool , but I’m waiting to see the new BSAs. I really like Enfield 650s. I love all the 60s retro bikes , before cruiser and rice rocket were even thought of , it was just called a motorcycle.

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by Dave on 05/31/19 at 06:35:47

One of the "requirements" that I believe is important for any of these retro singles (if they want to make any sales in the US) - is the ability to keep up with traffic on the highway. Even the tiny Smart Cars, Prius and other "eco" cars can go 70-75 mph without a problem......owning a motorcycle that struggles to reach 60 mph and can only be ridden on backroads or downtown is really going to limit the sales.

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by philthymike on 05/31/19 at 07:13:12

I agree Dave and would add that these bikes should have adequate suspension capability for riding in the crumbling infrastructure states like PA where a rider can easily get pitched off because of overwhelmed suspension at the 75+ mph you have to maintain to not be a target for aggressive drivers.

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by ohiomoto on 05/31/19 at 08:34:00

Meh...can't ride any worse than we have with the LS650. Probably an improvement.

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by philthymike on 05/31/19 at 09:52:47

Mine rides like a magic carpet. It’s because it’s constantly airborne on PAs highways beyond 65 mph! :o

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by norm92de on 05/31/19 at 09:57:01

Ruttly,
I'm with you. Just give me a motorcycle.

I suspect unfortunately that we are a minority. :'(

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by ohiomoto on 05/31/19 at 12:43:58

I wanted newish "plain old motorcycle"...I had a hard time finding one I liked so I built my own.

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by philthymike on 05/31/19 at 13:36:54

From toothpicks and bubblegum :P
http://https://www.macgyveronline.com/wp-content/uploads/MacGyver.jpg

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by philthymike on 05/31/19 at 13:50:05

47544D54595C5E5554504D3D0 wrote:

they still use dual exhausts! Suzuki take note!
cheers! 8-)

http://https://ridermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/2008-Suzuki-GZ250-Motorcycle-Test-Stermer-021.jpg

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by Ruttly on 05/31/19 at 14:15:20

3B3C3D3B393B203B540 wrote:

I wanted newish "plain old motorcycle"...I had a hard time finding one I liked so I built my own.

Ohio Moto, That’s why I built the tracker cause at that time there wasn’t any bikes being sold in the US that I wanted. So I built one I like. But since then the homely little Savage stocker that I used to hate still seems to be my only choice and for some reason it isn’t as ugly as it once was, go figure. I will continue on collecting parts for my next build , a 1980 Yamaha SR500 with a 695cc totally built Savage engine , the Yamazuki SR695 !

Title: Re: Jawa 350 OHC
Post by Ruttly on 05/31/19 at 14:24:11

Norm , We are not many , that still would rather ride big singles than multi cylinder bikes. I fear most of these newer singles will all be in the 350 to 450 range , not quite big enough. But it excites me to see these retro singles.