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JAWA Moto
Founded 1929
Founder František Janeček (1878-1941)
Headquarters
Týnec nad Sázavou
,
Czech Republic
Products Motorcycles mopeds
Parent Jihostroj

JAWA is a motorcycle and moped manufacturer founded in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1929 by František Janeček, who bought the motorcycle division of Wanderer. The name JAWA was established by using the first letters of Janeček and Wanderer. In the past, especially in the 1950s, JAWA was one of the top motorcycle manufacturers and exported its 350 (Pérák) into over 120 countries. Another famous model in the 1970s was the 350 Californian. It appeared in the typical black and red coloring from Californian beaches to New Zealand. After 1990, there was a significant loss of production. A successor company was formed in 1997 in Týnec nad Sázavou, continuing the name as JAWA Moto.

History

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JAWA models in 2011

František Janeček started the company after working several years in the armament industry. Although he didn't have any experience with motorcycles, he was familiar with production techniques. The first model was introduced on October 23, 1929. This was a 500 cc 4-cycle engine with 12 kW of power (18 hp) and fuel consumption of 6 liters per 100 km. Although priced highly, through the first years (and several constructional fixes) this motorcycle was successful and was considered reliable.

In 1934 JAWA introduced its first car, the JAWA 700. Produced was overall 1,002 vehicles. In 1937, the modified JAWA 600 Minor was introduced, which replaced JAWA 700. Production continued in limited numbers throughout WWII, and some were assembled in the immediate postwar period. Over 14,000 vehicles were produced and more than half were exported abroad.

JAWA made a variety of mopeds with two-stroke engines, including the Babetta, and was one of the first companies to include electronic ignition on their mopeds.

Images for kids

  • JAWA. Motorcycle manufacturer

    Jawa headquarters in Týnec nad Sázavou

  • Jawa 500 OHV (Muzeum motocyklů Lesná u Znojma)

    JAWA 500 OHV in a museum of historic motorcycles in Lesná (Znojmo District), Czech Republic

  • Jawa 353 250 cc 1958

    JAWA 353/354 250-cc two-stroke motorcycle

  • Jawa 350 red l TCE

    JAWA 350 (type 634)

  • JAWA DANDY 125

    JAWA 125 Dandy

  • Jawa 350 Twin Sport z 1988 roku

    Jawa 350/638 Twin Sport (1984-1994)

  • Jawa Style 350 motorcycle

    Jawa 350/640 Style

  • Jawa 350 OHC

    Jawa 350 OHC

  • Jawa typ 353

    Licensed Indian Jawa 250/353 "A" Type (1962)

  • Jawa 350 V4 GP

    Racing bike Jawa 350/673 V4

  • Jawa 700

    Jawa 700

  • Jawa 750 (2)

    Jawa 750

  • Classic Moto Show (55)

    Jawa 600 Minor

  • Babetta 207.300

    Jawa 207

  • Babetta

    Babetta 210

See also

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