Jawa 350 vs rivals: specs comparability

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Jawa 350 vs rivals: specifications compared.

The new Jawa 350 is Classic Legends’ method of re-launching its assault on the favored Royal Enfield Classic 350 so we stack the 2 on paper together with one other comparable 350. 

Jawa 350 vs rivals: engine and output

Engine and output
Jawa 350 RE Classic 350 Honda CB350
Engine Liquid-cooled, 334cc, single-cylinder Air-cooled, 349cc, single-cylinder Air-cooled, 349cc, single-cylinder
Power 22.5hp at 7,000rpm 20.2hp at 6,100rpm 21hp at 5,500rpm
Power-to-weight ratio 116hp/tonne 103.6hp/tonne 112.3hp/tonne
Torque 28.1Nm at 5,000rpm 27Nm at 4,000rpm 29.4Nm at 3,000rpm
Gearbox 6-speed 5-speed 5-speed

Despite its displacement deficit, its liquid-cooled structure helps the Jawa 350 make extra peak energy than each the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and the Honda CB350. It can also be the one one to make use of a 6-speed gearbox in comparison with the 5-speed unit on the opposite bikes. Compared to the air-cooled thumpers on the Classic and the Honda, the Jawa’s engine ought to provide a stronger top-end. Our evaluate of the brand new Jawa 350 will likely be out quickly so keep tuned to know the way it rides.

Jawa 350 vs rivals: weight, dimensions

Weight and dimensions
Jawa 350 RE Classic 350 Honda CB350
Kerb weight 194kg 195kg 187kg
Seat peak 790mm 805mm 800mm
Wheelbase 1449mm 1390mm 1441mm
Ground clearance 178mm 170mm 165mm
Fuel capability 13.2 litres 13 litres 15.2 litres

Weighing practically as a lot because the Classic and with the longest wheelbase right here, the Jawa 350 is now not as lithe as its predecessor however with the low seat peak it shouldn’t be too intimidating. We’ve all the time discovered the road-biased Jawa-Yezdi bikes to be gentle on their toes and the brand new 350 shouldn’t stray too removed from that.

Jawa 350 vs rivals: suspension, brakes

Suspension and brakes
Jawa 350 RE Classic 350 Honda CB350
Suspension (f) Telescopic fork Telescopic fork Telescopic fork
Suspension (r) Twin shock absorbers Twin shock absorbers Twin shock absorbers
Brakes (f) 280mm disc 300mm disc 310mm disc
Brakes (r) 240mm disc 270mm disc 240mm disc
Tyres (f) 100/90-18 100/90-19 100/90-19
Tyres (r) 130/80-17 120/80-18 130/70-18

All bikes right here use roughly very comparable cycle components owing to the shape issue they should observe. Where the Jawa goes down a special route is in its tyre sizes – it is the one one right here to roll on an 18/17-inch wheel mixture. The Classic will be optionally had with alloy wheels which brings within the peace of thoughts of tubeless tyres and the Honda CB350 can solely be had with alloys and tubeless tyres. The Jawa 350 is the one one right here to not provide alloy wheels and tubeless tyres whilst an possibility, for that you simply’ll have to take a look at the extra fashionable Jawa 42.  

Jawa 350 vs rivals: options

 

These bikes don’t have essentially the most cutting-edge expertise however they’re removed from being barebones. All bikes right here have dual-channel ABS (besides the decrease variations of the Classic 350) and have semi-digital instrumentation. The Jawa 350 and the Classic 350’s dials are very conventional with only a small digital inset that reveals you very fundamental data. The Honda CB350 however has a fundamental traction management system, all-LED lighting and its sprint may even be paired with a Bluetooth headset.  

Jawa 350 vs rivals: worth

Price
Jawa 350 RE Classic 350 Honda CB350
Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) Rs 2.15 lakh Rs 1.93 lakh – Rs 2.25 lakh Rs 2 lakh – Rs 2.18 lakh
Pricing is the place all three bikes are very intently matched however the single-channel ABS variant of the Classic 350 is essentially the most inexpensive. If you might be okay with not having rear ABS, you would additionally take a look at the Royal Enfield Bullet 350, which is a strikingly similiar bike to the Classic, and shaves off some extra money off the asking worth. The flip facet of this argument is the Rs 2.33 lakh Triumph Speed 400, which is a way more highly effective, dynamically succesful and tech-laden providing, for not much more cash.