Upcoming Jawa Motorcycle Spied Testing

Just days away from the official unveil, we have come across some spy shots of the near-production-ready 300cc Jawa

A couple of weeks ago, Jawa showcased its beautifully designed neo-retro engine that would breathe life into its new motorcycle which is slated to be unveiled on 15th November. Apart from the engine reveal though, Mahindra was pretty tight-lipped about the whole development of the new Java. Now, however, a couple of spy shots have been leaked online, giving us a glimpse at what the motorcycle actually looks like. 

From the pictures, the near-production-ready bike looks reminiscent of the old Jawa 350, of course with a few modern components. The round headlamp neatly integrates with the front fork covers, under which the bike runs conventional telescopic forks. The handlebar looks easy to reach and going by the footpeg positioning, the bike is expected to offer a relaxed upright riding posture. The handlebar also gets an engine kill switch on the right switchgear, buffed alloy levers and round mirrors, similar to the ones seen on Royal Enfield bikes. 

Pan to the mid-section of the bike and you’ll see a teardrop sort of tank design and a single, slightly stepped up two-tone seat with a pillion seat strap. There is also a rather simple-looking pillion grabrail at the rear and another on the side, which should be helpful for women sitting sideways. Rear suspension duties are carried out by a twin gas-charged setup paired with what looks like a box-section swingarm.

At the heart of the bike lies a 293cc, BSVI-compliant, DOHC, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that makes 27PS of power and 28Nm of torque. The bikemaker claims that this motor has a flat torque curve, a meaty mid-range and the same nostalgic exhaust note from the older Jawa. While pictures from the engine reveal had the exhaust pipes running on either side, the actual bike seems to have a different layout. The pipes seem to dive below the engine and intersect at what might be the collector box before separating again to form the twin exhaust on either side.

The bike employs a double cradle frame for rigidity. Anchoring the bike is a single disc brake up front which might be offered with single-channel ABS considering the recent safety norms. Meanwhile, the rear gets a drum brake to keep cost in check. The bike features spoked wheels, which seem to be similar-sized at both ends, and wrapped with what looks like MRF tyres.

While that’s all we could decipher from these spy shots of the new Jawa, the manufacturer has bigger plans from this platform. At least that's what their recent Instagram post suggests. More on that soon. 

Images courtesy: Kiran P Menon