Jawa

This modified Jawa comes with raised ground clearance as well
Ever since they were launched in November 2018, we have seen multiple customization projects done on the Jawa motorcycles. In this latest mod job, a stock Jawa 42 has been modified into a scrambler. A number of changes have been carried out to enhance the retro look. While several stock components have been removed, the bike gets a range of customized and aftermarket parts.
Customization details

To make it suitable for off-roading, the stock tyres have been removed and replaced with 18-inch dual-purpose Ralco tyres. This has also helped increase ground clearance. Stock rear fenders have been removed and replaced with a short tail, placed horizontally. The exhaust pipe has also been shortened to improve the bike’s manoeuvrability in off-road conditions.
In other changes, the stock round reflector strip on the rear fender has been replaced with a rectangular shaped unit. The grab rail has been removed completely. At the front, rear view mirrors have been removed and aftermarket tank pads have been added for enhanced comfort.

The colour of the stock bike used in this customization project is Lumos Lime (Matte) and most of it has been retained. Only exception is the front fender, which now sports a black shade. The wheels, exhaust pipe and front and rear suspension have also received the blacked-out treatment. The customizations have been done at a Delhi-based workshop and total cost to owner was Rs 30k. Owner of the motorcycle is Vinay Dhankhad.
No performance upgrades
There are no changes to the engine in this customization project. Jawa 42 is powered by a 293 cc liquid cooled, single cylinder engine that churns out 26.51 ps of max power and 27.05 Nm of max torque. This is mated to a constant mesh 6-speed gearbox. The bike utilizes a double cradle frame integrated with telescopic fork at the front and gas canister type twin shock absorber at the rear.

Braking duties are performed by 280 mm disc at the front and 153 mm drum brake at the rear. Customers have the option to choose 240 mm rear disc brakes with floating calliper and ABS. Single-channel ABS is offered as standard.
Jawa motorcycles may have undergone a challenging phase due to delayed deliveries, but things are looking up for the company in recent months. BS6 models were launched in March and deliveries had begun post the lockdown period in June.
Even though its sales are still low as compared to rivals, Jawa’s popularity appears to be gaining traction. Jawa has also listed its 300 cc motorcycle on its European website at a price of €6k (Rs 5.23L). This will be manufactured in India and exported to European countries. More

The European Jawa 300CL produces considerably less power and torque
Jawa Motorcycles, the Czech motorcycle brand which is currently owned by India-based Classic Legends, is gearing up to kick start export operations in Europe even as deliveries in the domestic market are not fully optimized yet.
Jawa 300 CL

The brand’s European website has listed the made-in-India Jawa under the 300 CL moniker. While aesthetically the Europe-spec Jawa 300CL looks identical to the Indian Jawa, there are a few crucial differences.
For starters, the Euro-spec model features the Euro-4 compliant engine instead of Euro-5 (equivalent to BS6) unit. There is also a significant drop in output figures compared to the Indian BS6-spec model. The engine is the same Mahindra Mojo-derived 295 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled unit but it produces 22.79 hp and 25 Nm of torque on board the European model as against the Indian BS6 model’s 26.51 PS and 27 Nm of torque.
Jawa 300 Specs – India vs Europe
Another parameter that is hard to ignore is the motorcycle’s empty weight which is 184 kg as per the official European website. According to the Indian website, the motorcycle tips the scale at 172 kg. Such a huge difference in weight between two versions of the same model seems strange, especially when there are no obvious visual clues to indicate additional components. Either the guidelines for measuring a motorcycle’s weight are different in India and Europe or one of the official websites could be misrepresenting the figure.
Jawa Motorcycles’ export plans
With adequate installed production capacity at its Indian facility, Classic Legends is well positioned to embark on an expansion plan and cover several key markets. However, the brand needs to address quality issues that are arising from its India-spec models first and ensure that its export-spec units don’t suffer similar problems.
The Jawa has got the design and brand recall to make it an attractive product not only in India but also in several European markets. With medium displacement motorcycle segment witnessing increased demand globally, it is right time for Classic Legends to scale up its operations.
The Jawa 300CL is listed on the brand’s European website at 6,000 euros (around INR 5.23 lakh, about 3 times the price in India). In Europe, that kind of money can buy much more powerful middleweight sportsbikes such as Suzuki SV650. Just like in the domestic market, Jawa 300CL will be targeting Royal Enfield Classic in export markets as well.
In a related news, Classic Legends is also reportedly working on reviving the Yezdi brand with a homegrown electric platform.
Specs
Jawa India
Jawa Europe
Engine
293cc
294.72cc
Power
26.51   PS
22.79   PS
Torque
27.05   Nm
25   Nm
Transmission
6   Speed
6   Speed
Wheelbase
1369   mm
1370   mm
Seat Ht
765   mm
765   mm
Front Brake
280mm   Disc
280mm   Disc
Rear Brake
153mm   Drum
153mm   Drum
Fuel Tank
14   L
13.2   L
Kerb Wt
172   kgs
182   kgs
Price
Rs   1.74 lakh (Euro 2k)
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Jawa Perak is a single seater motorcycle, which is the point of being a bobber
Following a long delay, Jawa Motorcycles have stated delivery of their flagship Perak motorcycle in India. The Jawa Perak, a bobber styled cruiser was launched in 2019 (at Rs 1.94 lakhs). It was supposed to be made available for buyers from April 2020 but plans had to be put on hold due to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

Perak is Jawa’s 3rd motorcycle in India. Its launch follows that of the Jawa Classic and Jawa Forty-Two; which were first launched in December 2018 at introductory prices of Rs 1.55 lakhs and Rs 1.64 lakhs. Since its update to BS6 emission standards, prices have been increased to Rs.1.65 lakhs and Rs.1.74 lakhs respectively.
India’s First Jawa Perak with Pillion Seat
After market specialists Verma Automotives have successfully modified a brand new Jawa Perak – From a single seater motorcycle to a twin seater. A notable fact in this modification is that the attachment is removable; quickly changing the motorcycle from a single to a twin-seater and vice versa. Take a look at the video shared by Verma Automotives below.
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Jawa Perak modified seat is finished in leather with same brown colour scheme as the rider seat. There are turn indicator lights under both the seats. The video also shows that the modified seat is capable enough to take the weight of the pillion without any issues. When the pillion seat is not needed, the attachment can be removed and bracket folded down for a single seater ride.

Apart from this modification, there are other changes made on this Perak. It gets a foldable side number plate. This can be folded so that it does not break or come in the way of comfortable seating for the pillion rider. Verma Automotives have also modified the exhaust for a deeper and louder sound. They have also fitted the Perak with a new LED headlamp. Apart from these modifications, there are no other changes made.

Jawa Perak Engine
The Jawa Perak gets its power via a BS6 compliant 334cc, single cylinder, SOHC, fuel injected engine offering 30 hp power and 33 Nm torque mated to a 6 speed manual gearbox. It gets 280mm disc brakes at the front and 240mm disc brakes at the rear with dual channel ABS offered as standard. Suspension is via telescopic hydraulic fork in the front and 7 step adjustable mono shock at the rear.
The company has priced the Jawa Perak at Rs.1.94 lakhs, ex-sh. It can be booked at a refundable amount of Rs.10,000 and is also offered via easy financing options. These include offers like 50 percent discount on first 3 instalments, 100 percent funding and special EMIs etc.

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The Jawa Classic is now listed on the company’s European website as CL 300, which will be imported from India
Indian made Jawa Classic has been listed as an official product on the European website (jawa.eu) of the Czech motorcycle brand. The motorcycle, as reported earlier, has been listed as Jawa 300 CL and is expected to go on sale soon. The Jawa 300 CL is going to be the first bike from Jawa to be imported to Europe from India.

Classic Legends, a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, had bought the licensing deal in October 2016 to manufacture Jawa motorcycles in India. Its first two products- Jawa Classic and Jawa Forty-Two were launched in December 2018 at initial prices of Rs 1.55 lakh and Rs 1.64 lakh respectively for single-channel ABS models.
Both the motorcycles have been updated to the latest BS6 emission norms and are now offered at starting prices of Rs 1.65 lakh and Rs 1.74 lakh for forty-Two and Classic respectively. Apart from these two, Jawa also retails the Perak bobber which was launched earlier this year at a price of Rs 1.95 lakh. All prices mentioned are ex-showroom.
Jawa Sales
Jawa Aug 2020 sales for Aug 2020 stand at 1,353 units. This when compared to Aug 2019 sales of 1,438 units, is a decline of about 6%. In comparison, rival Royal Enfield sales for Aug 2020 stands at 35,105 units. These are retail sales, revealed by FADA.
Jawa 300 CL listed on European website
Speaking Jawa launch in Europe, Classic Legends plan to adopt the Classic aka 300 CL first while the rest of the two will be adopted later. The Classic has already been homologated for European roads. The European-spec 300 CL is set to undergo minor changes to comply with European vehicular standards. Visually and aesthetically the bike still essentially remains the Indian made Jawa Classic with the same set of colour schemes on offer.
Engine & Transmission
The 300 CL will be powered by the same 294cc provided in Classic, however, the power and torque figures are reduced to 23 bhp and 25 Nm respectively as opposed to 27 bhp and 28 Nm in the Indian-spec model. Transmission duties will be carried out by a 6-speed gearbox as usual. Dimension wise the European-spec model is identical to its Indian counterpart.
Talking about the dynamics, the bike gets a telescopic hydraulic fork at front and a twin shock gas ganister hydraulic at rear with a travel of 135mm and 100mm travel. The bike stands on 90/90-18 M/C wheels at front and 120/80-17 M/C wheels at rear. Braking duties are carried out by 280mm disc with floating calipers as standard on front with the option of either drum brakes or 240mm disc at the rear wheel.
Just as in the Indian market, the CL 300 will compete against the Royal Enfield Classic 350. It will be interesting to see how the European market reacts to such a class of bike with a design which clearly resonates with the Indian market. The price of the CL 300 Jawa is yet to be announced and is expected to be out soon. More

Monthly sales figures paint a completely different picture than the one initial booking numbers did
When Classic Legends unveiled the new Jawa Motorcycles range in 2018, it was greeted with excellent response from the customers. It seemed like the firm which is under Mahindra’s umbrella got it spot on and is all set to challenge Royal Enfield’s prolonged monopoly in the country’s medium displacement motorcycle segment.
Sales below expectation

Classic Legends started of with impressive number of bookings but huge delay in deliveries has put a significant number of customers off. Moreover, several customers complained about quality issues on practically brand new Jawa Motorcycles. As months went by, it became clear that the company is finding it difficult to meet the demand as well as quality expectations.
The retro-classic two wheeler brand chose to keep its monthly sales figures under wraps. However, for the month of July 2020, FADA (Federation of Automobile Dealers Association) has released two wheeler sales figures including those of Classic Legends. As per the document, only 569 units of Jawa Motorcycles were sold, representing a market share of just 0.07%. During the same month last year, Jawa managed to sell 991 units at an identical market share.

Two Wheeler Retail Sales – July 2020. Source – FADA
In contrast, Jawa’s primary rival Royal Enfield managed to clock sales of 34,313 units at a market share of 3.92%. That’s around 60 times more than what Class Legends’ tally. Yes, RE did register a significant YoY sales decline but so did the industry in general.
With access to decent product platform (Jawa products are based on Mahindra Mojo‘s engine) as well as Mahindra’s under utilized two wheeler plant, Classic Legends could have executed its business plan in a much better way, thereby emerging as a threat to the market leader. However, as things stand now, it looks like Royal Enfield has nothing to worry about for a long time to come.
Classic Legends’ future plans
Classic Legends recently introduced the BS6 versions of Jawa and Jawa Forty Two with updated exhaust system and an additional catalytic converter. The company also commenced deliveries of the long awaited Perak limited edition bobber.
Classic Legends is also reportedly developing an electric motorcycle to be branded as Yezdi, another badge which evokes nostalgia. Details are scarce as of now but it is being reported that the company is attempting to develop the electric motorcycle completely in house. The product in question will be pitted against Royal Enfield’s upcoming zero emission product. More

Jawa Motorcycles’ Perak bobber will not be launched in Nepal initially
Jawa Motorcycles, under Classic Legends (a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra group), plans to enter Nepal in the coming months. The Czech-origin two-wheeler manufacturer has invited applications for new dealerships in Nepal. In the initial stages, only the ‘Jawa’ and 42 will be available, with no major revisions over its BS6-compliant Indian counterparts.

Colour choices for the entry-level Jawa 42 include Nebula Blue, Comet Red, Starlight Blue, Lumos Lime, Halley’s Teal and Galactic Matte. On the other hand, the Jawa ‘Jawa’ gets only three shades (in a chrome theme): Black, Grey and Maroon. There is no news on the Jawa Perak’s Nepal debut in the foreseeable future. In other news, Perak deliveries have finally commenced in India.
Exploring new markets
Earlier in May 2020, Jawa Motorcycles India revealed plans to export its products to potential European markets. Euro-spec examples will sport some minor changes to comply with local norms while styling and colour choices remain identical. Just like on our market, Jawa models will lock horns with Royal Enfield’s ‘UCE 350’ range in Europe. The next-gen ‘UCE 350’ lineup has reached the final stages of development.

Jawa Motorcycle Nepal Facebook Page
Jawa Motorcycles India has got three products in its portfolio: 42, ‘Jawa’ (also known as Jawa Classic) and Perak. The first two are powered by a 293cc (bore x stroke: 76mm x 65mm) liquid-cooled DOHC single-cylinder engine good for 27bhp and 28Nm of torque.
Meanwhile, the range-topping Jawa Perak gets a 334cc version of the same, with bore x stroke rated at 81mm x 65mm. Thanks to increased displacement, the Perak makes roughly 30bhp and 31Nm. All three motorcycles get a 6-speed transmission.
Price
Jawa Motorcycles derived these two power plants from Mahindra Two Wheelers’ flagship product, Mojo 300. It was only recently that the touring motorcycle became compliant to BS6 emission norms. Prices start at Rs 1.99 lakh and go up to Rs 2.11 lakh depending on colour. In comparison, prices for Jawa models start at Rs 1.60 lakh (BS6 Jawa 42). All figures mentioned here are ex-showroom, Delhi.
Powering the 2020MY Mahindra Mojo 300 BS6 is a 295cc liquid-cooled DOHC single-cylinder engine generating about 25bhp and 26Nm of torque while mated to a 6-speed gearbox. It is available in four colours: Red Agate, Black Pearl, Ruby Red and Garnet Black. The motorcycle primarily rivals Bajaj Auto’s Dominar 400 while being an alternative to KTM India’s Duke 390/250 as well as BMW Motorrad India’s G 310 R BS6 (yet to launch).
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Upset with his motorcycle, owner gets tries to get attention of the authorities at Jawa using donkeys
And another set of donkeys take centre stage. No, the donkeys were not used to chug the Jawa 42 in question. They were merely there for photographs. This seems a ceremonial protest. And is a tried and tested method. There have been occasional incidents of vehicle owners turning to donkeys to strength their protest against a dealership / manufacturer; when no solution to a problem is acceptable or satisfactory to the vehicle owner.

The poster refers to his Jawa 42 as a donkey bike, and further explains, ‘This donkey bike is good for nothing, neither is this company, don’t buy Jawa I wasted my money and don’t want others to. Join me in donkey rallies on this piece of crap at Udaipur.’
Well, for one there are no donkey rallies, but you get the gist. The original poster introduces himself, and goes straight for the jugular. His Jawa 42 ownership doesn’t sound to be pleasant one. The bike has stoped working multiple times since he purchased it almost 8 months earlier.

The engine stops, every time he rides over a distance of 100 kms. He’s quite adamant that ‘it happens every time’. That’s about the bike. He’s quite upset with the company and dealership staff too. The staff misbehaves when he complains at the dealership. This gripe isn’t further elaborated on though.
He says, company officials did nothing when he tried approaching them. The Jawa owner in question, a student says he’s paying big EMIs for the Rs 2 lakhs he spent, and he feels helpless now. He’s exasperation is expressed clearly in the following articulation, ‘The company takes the money and forgets its customers, they don’t understand something called after sales service.’
Unhappy Jawa Owner
He describes himself as a biking enthusiast, and it’s for this reason that that bought a Jawa. In retrospect, he laments ‘this was the biggest mistake of my life.’ He proceeds to a parting note of, Please don’t buy this piece of crap and waste your money, go for other options.’

The incident unfolded in front of the Jawa dealership. His twitter feed has an update that carries a screenshot of an email detailing the ‘issue regarding my Jawa 42’. There’s also a photograph of a Jawa 42 being readied to be transported on a small pick up. The Twitter account has been created fairly recently, and has no other updates barring three tweets, all of which mention Jawa.
The first 2 tweets in July are an interaction with the brand twitter account wherein Jawa has replied that ‘the concerned team will reach out and help resolve the issue’. His complaint at the time in 280 characters was, ‘look at my brand new jawa 42 which has stopped working 3 times in less than 8 months on complaining to company there is no response, heartbreaking for a middle class person like me, regret buying this crap and not buying Royal Enfield.’ More