Jawa 500R (1986)

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The Jawa 500R motorcycle was produced in 1986 and is equipped with a four-stroke, single-cylinder Rotax engine with a capacity of 481.3cc. It has a compression ratio of 8.2:1 and an air-cooled cooling system, with electronic ignition and kick-starting. The motorcycle can reach a maximum power of 25.4 kW or 34 horsepower at 5000 rpm and a maximum torque of 36 Nm or 3.7 kgf-m at 5000 rpm, with a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive.

The front suspension of the Jawa 500R consists of hydraulic telescopic forks, while the rear suspension has dual shock absorbers. The front brake is a single disc, and the rear brake is a drum with a diameter of approximately 160mm. The motorcycle’s front and rear tires are 3.25-18 and 3.50-18, respectively.

With a dry weight of 155kg or 342lbs, the Jawa 500R has a fuel capacity of 17L or 4.5 US gallons. Overall, the Jawa 500R was a powerful and reliable motorcycle built in East Germany during the Cold War era.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Jawa 500R

Year: 1986


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder. (Rotax motor)
Capacity: 481.3 cc / 29.4 cu in
Bore x Stroke: 89 x 77.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 25.4 kW / 34 hp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque: 36 Nm / 3.7 kgf-m @ 5000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shock absorbers
Front Brakes: Single disc
Rear Brakes: ~A160 mm Drum

Front Tyre: 3.25-18
Rear Tyre: 3.50-18
Dry Weight: 155 kg / 342 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 L / 4.5 US gal

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