Reviews and prices for Java motorcycles - Retro 350, 350 LUX, PREMIER, DAKAR.

Java 650 was very long-awaited for fans of the company.

Before it, the company produced only racing models and series in a small number of copies.

And then a magnificent representative appeared, created on the basis of the engine of the allied Austrian company Rotax. The first pilot version of the motorcycle was presented back in 2003 in the Czech Republic, where it caused a wave of emotions.

The contradictory opinions made the model the first PR campaign, which made the developers understand the genius of the project.

Java 650 retained many of its signature features, but also acquired new ones. There are several advantages of the model:

• The design of the motorcycle is created in such a way that a person can easily service it (candles, thermostat and other elements are conveniently located);
• The power unit and gearbox are pleasing with their characteristics even now, so many years after the model was released;
• The motorcycle has a simple and convenient design , and in general its execution is very successful;

The classic Jawa quality has been preserved , but the model also has several disadvantages:

• Instability of braking (the front shock absorber reaches its limit during moderate braking);
• In some phases of riding, the vibration of the engine increases (for a single-cylinder motorcycle this is natural, but the sensations are very strange while riding);
• Feedback from owners and experts conducting test drives revealed another problem: there are installation defects in the electrical equipment system (this does not create serious problems during further operation if you carefully monitor this).

Model 650 became popular not only in its homeland , as most copies were exported.

Thanks to its pleasant and simple controls, the motorcycle fell in love with the female audience. Although the men did not deprive him of attention.

What was especially pleasing about this Soviet model is that it has three variations .

Jawa 650 Classic

The Java 650 Classic, also known as the Police, defies definition.

Even the creator himself declared the model as something special and exceptional.

It comes closest to choppers, and its external characteristics interestingly combine traditional features and modern relevance.

The characteristics of the unit are perfect for travel lovers, and as an additional bonus you get an economical motorcycle with a trailed sidecar, which increases the overall load capacity significantly.

Like other motorcycles in the line, the Police is equipped with a single-cylinder Rotax Bombardier engine with a displacement of 650 cubic centimeters and a water cooling system.

The five-speed gearbox made a loud statement thanks to smooth gear changes and quiet, pleasant operation.

Safety is ensured by the semi-duplex steel body and good brakes. Jawa 650 Classic appeared earlier than its brothers, in 2004, and therefore is currently slightly outdated.

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Motorcycle appearance

At first glance, the 650 attracts a lot of attention. The motorcycle looks impressive, somewhat heavy, but there is no feeling that it is clumsy. What’s remarkable is that if you get to know this bike better, the reason for this impression becomes clear. The Java 650 is equipped with the most powerful engine among the entire line of motorcycles from the Czech manufacturer.

As befits a flagship, the Java 650 looks solid and expensive. The status of the motorcycle is emphasized by numerous chrome parts and a balanced appearance as a whole. Despite the modern American design style, looking at the bike you can catch touches that are unique to the Czechs.

The teardrop-shaped motorcycle tank looks very harmonious. It is massive to match the bike , but neat . The exhaust pipe deserves special attention. It has a twin shape and looks in an overtly retro style. If we talk about the latter, then the motorcycle is simply permeated with it. The headlight is very similar to those that were equipped with Soviet motorcycles in the 70s.

The dashboard also looks quite old-fashioned. The indicators are made in the form of light bulbs, and the speedometer is laconic and simple. If you look at the photo of the Java 650 not in full size, but in detail, you get the feeling that before your eyes is an American motorcycle from the mid-20th century. The windshield for the bike is purchased separately, at the discretion of the buyer.

Jawa 650 Style

The 2005 Best Product winner is beautiful, elegant and very carefully designed .
Not designed for short distance racing.

This motorcycle should completely suit your character : it is moderate, balanced, moves neatly and majestically.

The saddle is perfectly designed , you can sit on it all day long no matter what. The classic 17-liter tank will also please those who like to test their steel horse.

It is suitable for Russian users because it is designed for different climatic zones and sudden changes in weather conditions.

The main thing you should not forget is that this motorcycle was not created for off-road use . If you want to race on rough terrain, the Jawa 650 Style is not for you!

650 cc engine cm should not disappoint you.

Its power is 46 horses , the motorcycle can accelerate to 165 km/h , which is simply fantastic for its category. In the entire line, he is considered the most pampered and most beloved by developers.

Is it worth buying

As mentioned above, the choice of a particular motorcycle cannot be justified solely by pragmatic criteria. Fuel consumption, maximum speed and even cost are secondary issues. Much more important is the legend, the history of the motorcycle. Some people are interested in it, but others are indifferent to it. In the case of the 650 Java, this is exactly the case.

The price of the bike is quite high, at the level of a several-year-old Japanese bike, but this will not stop a person who wants to purchase this particular motorcycle. With similar confidence, we can say that anyone who frankly does not like Czech will not buy it even for half the price. If we try to be objective, then the disadvantages of the Java 650 Classic can still be identified:

• relatively high cost;
• difficulties with original spare parts;
• design “for everyone”;

Jawa 650 Dakar

A 2006 model that was a little ahead of its time. At the time of the presentation, many began to criticize the Dakar, saying that outwardly it is an enduro tourist, but in reality it is a city bike.

And besides, angular shapes came into fashion only a year or more later.

In terms of functionality, this model has no equal in the price segment: ergonomics at the highest level, good optics, a wide and comfortable saddle, reliable brakes and a powerful motor.

In principle, this is exactly the model about which it’s not a sin to say “for an amateur .

The Jawa 650 Dakar takes some getting used to. If this is your first bike, then you will not want to part with it for a very long time.

If you are switching from a newer and more expensive bike, the sensations are much more gray.

FAQ

• Do the spare parts for 634 and 638 fit together? For the most part, yes. But parts for a more recent model, that is, 638, are more often found on sale.
• How many horses are there in Java 350? Exactly 26 fast horses. True, no one remembers exactly how the Czechoslovak plant measured power, at the crankshaft or at the rear wheel.
• I have an old anniversary car in my garage, I got it from my grandfather, it hasn’t started for about twenty years, but it looks decent. Does it make sense to invest in restoration for the purpose of selling? Yes, if the bike is in overall good condition. Collectible pieces can be quite expensive.
• What is the lifespan of this motor? There is no exact data, but there are reviews from owners who claim that the engine runs 30,000 km or more without repairs.
• How much does the Java 350 motorcycle weigh? Curb weight with all fluids and other things is about 185 kg, dry weight is about 156 kg.

Technical characteristics of Jawa 650 models

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New standards

In 1984, a new modification, type 638, went into production. Changes affected the power unit. The profile and flow area of ​​the intake and exhaust channels were changed, improving the purging of the cylinders. The Java 350 engine received an aluminum cylinder block and lightweight pistons. Power increased to 27 hp. s., and fuel consumption decreased to 4.2 liters. The maximum speed remained unchanged.

An important innovation was the installation of electrical equipment operating at a voltage of 12 volts. The new 12-volt system has significantly reduced the weight of the generator and other electrical components. The measures taken led to a weight reduction to 149 kg. It is based on this model that the Jawa 350 Replica is being produced today.

During production, the design on these Javascripts was adjusted several times. The shape and finish of the fuel tank changed. A small fairing was installed on the steering wheel. No matter what changes the Java 350 underwent, the technical characteristics were at a high level.

Photo gallery

We have already become familiar with the Java 650 motorcycles, which in Soviet times were considered the best available. I must say that even now they are in considerable demand. Let's look at the legend of the motorcycle industry in our small photo selection.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Java 350 needs to be compared with contemporary motorcycles, and not with models produced today. And for its era, this bike was, without exaggeration, magnificent! It was not for nothing that it was so popular in the USSR, despite the fact that Soviet motorcyclists had to order spare parts for it from the allied Czechoslovakia using various tricks.

Advantages

• Power. All sorts of “Voskhods” and “Izhi” could not compete with the Czechoslovak motorcycle on the road.
• Significant service life of the engine and CPG, noticeably longer than most Soviet bikes.
• Moderate mass, less than that of the Ural or Jupiter.

Flaws

• Difficulty finding spare parts these days. You can find everything, but you have to run.
• Compared to modern competitors, Java 634’s technical characteristics cannot stand any comparison even with the “Chinese”. The 638 model, however, does the same.
• It’s simply a pity to use the completed Java 350 as a vehicle for every day.

Tuning examples

Over the many years of its existence, the motorcycle has seen a huge number of tuning variations. All this is due to the low abundance of technology in the Soviet Union, so in order to stand out, you had to use your imagination. One of the most popular options for tuning the appearance was raising the tail of the motorcycle, which was a reference to the Japanese models of that time. Also, the front fender was often clipped. The steering wheel was converted to sports clip-ons.

As for engine tuning, the two-stroke engine has great potential for this. But refining the engine is a much more complicated procedure and requires special skills. The engine power could be increased as follows:

• installation of a resonator;
• installation of two carburetors;
• increasing the compression ratio by reducing the volume of the combustion chamber;
• cutting vent windows;
• liquid cooling installation;
• installation of a reed valve.

Exhaust pipe tuning

Appearance tuning

Appearance tuning

Power unit

The Java 650 motorcycle in the Classic version is equipped with a purchased Rotax engine (model 654 DS) with a power of 48 hp. (35.4 kW) at 6500 rpm. At that time, it was a very modern power unit, which was installed on motorcycles from many manufacturers. The starting system is from an electric starter. The power unit is a four-stroke single-cylinder engine with a displacement of 652 cm3. Thanks to this high indicator, the torque is 57 N/m and is achieved at 5 thousand revolutions.

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The cylinder head has 4 valves, and the camshafts in the head are driven by a chain. The engine has a liquid cooling system and a dry sump lubrication system. Despite the fairly high compression ratio, the motorcycle can run on A92 gasoline. Although it is more desirable to use A95.

Due to the relative simplicity of the design and low boost, the engine is not picky in maintenance and has a long service life (especially in comparison with old 2-stroke engines). The transmission has 5 speeds and is supplied by Rotax with the engine.

Motorsports

Jawa 350 typ 361 Sport Jawa motorcycles have successfully performed in sports, in particular in motocross and six-day Enduro competitions. Particularly significant successes were achieved in speedway and ice speedway. In the 60-70s of the 20th century, Java motorcycles with four-stroke engines were among the best speedway motorcycles in the world. They were attended by multiple speedway world champions Barry Briggs, Ivan Mauger, Ole Olsen and many other athletes. On Java motorcycles, Soviet and Russian racers Gabdrakhman Kadyrov, Sergei Tarabanko, Anatoly Bondarenko, Nikolai Krasnikov and others repeatedly became world champions in ice speedway. The Russian national ice speedway team continues to use Java motorcycles.