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	'''Jawa''' is a motorcycle manufacturer in the Czech republic, formerly Czechoslovakia. It was named after its founder Janeček bought the motorcycle production of [[Wanderer\|Wanderer]] in 1929. The company is still active today.		{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}'''Jawa''' is a motorcycle manufacturer in the Czech republic, formerly Czechoslovakia. It was named after its founder Janeček bought the motorcycle production of [[Wanderer\|Wanderer]] in 1929. The company is still active today.

	Jawa is pronounced (roughly) "Yah-va".		Jawa is pronounced (roughly) "Yah-va".

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	=== World war II period ===		=== World war II period ===
	===Post War development===		===Post War development===
	In 1946 Jawa introduced a 250cc two stroke single with dual exhausts which became a widespread utility motorcycle around the world, especially in countries allied to the [[communist]] block. Replicas of this original are produced in [[China]] in the [[21st century]]. A 350cc twin cylinder two stroke motorcycle was exported around the world and sold under numerous other brand names as well, including the [[Eaton's]] brand of [[Eaton's Road King]]. The ~~[[Česká Zbrojovka Strakonice\|~~CZ]] brand of motorcycle was merged with Jawa by the [[socialist]] economic planners after the ~~[[Czechoslovakia#History\|~~Communist victory in 1948]]. CZ also made street motorcycles but was more well known for their [[motocross]] and [[enduro]] models. ~~[[Six Day Endurance\|~~ISDT]] models for trials and enduro were produced under the Jawa and CZ nameplates.		In 1946 Jawa introduced a 250cc two stroke single with dual exhausts which became a widespread utility motorcycle around the world, especially in countries allied to the communist block. Replicas of this original are produced in China in the 21st century. A 350cc twin cylinder two stroke motorcycle was exported around the world and sold under numerous other brand names as well, including the Eaton's brand of Eaton's Road King. The CZ brand of motorcycle was merged with Jawa by the socialist economic planners after the Communist victory in 1948. CZ also made street motorcycles but was more well known for their motocross and enduro models. ISDT models for trials and enduro were produced under the Jawa and CZ nameplates.

	=== Jawa in India ===		=== Jawa in India ===

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	'''Jawa''' is a motorcycle manufacturer in the [[Czech republic]], formerly [[Czechoslovakia]]. It was named after its founder Janeček bought the motorcycle production of [[Wanderer ~~(car)~~\|Wanderer]] in 1929. The company is still active today.		'''Jawa''' is a motorcycle manufacturer in the Czech republic, formerly Czechoslovakia. It was named after its founder Janeček bought the motorcycle production of [[Wanderer\|Wanderer]] in 1929. The company is still active today.

	Jawa is pronounced (roughly) "Yah-va".		Jawa is pronounced (roughly) "Yah-va".
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	===Post War development===		===Post War development===
	In 1946 Jawa introduced a 250cc two stroke single with dual exhausts which became a widespread utility motorcycle around the world, especially in countries allied to the [[communist]] block. Replicas of this original are produced in [[China]] in the [[21st century]]. A 350cc twin cylinder two stroke motorcycle was exported around the world and sold under numerous other brand names as well, including the [[Eaton's]] brand of [[Eaton's Road King]]. The [[Česká Zbrojovka Strakonice\|CZ]] brand of motorcycle was merged with Jawa by the [[socialist]] economic planners after the [[Czechoslovakia#History\|Communist victory in 1948]]. CZ also made street motorcycles but was more well known for their [[motocross]] and [[enduro]] models. [[Six Day Endurance\|ISDT]] models for trials and enduro were produced under the Jawa and CZ nameplates.		In 1946 Jawa introduced a 250cc two stroke single with dual exhausts which became a widespread utility motorcycle around the world, especially in countries allied to the [[communist]] block. Replicas of this original are produced in [[China]] in the [[21st century]]. A 350cc twin cylinder two stroke motorcycle was exported around the world and sold under numerous other brand names as well, including the [[Eaton's]] brand of [[Eaton's Road King]]. The [[Česká Zbrojovka Strakonice\|CZ]] brand of motorcycle was merged with Jawa by the [[socialist]] economic planners after the [[Czechoslovakia#History\|Communist victory in 1948]]. CZ also made street motorcycles but was more well known for their [[motocross]] and [[enduro]] models. [[Six Day Endurance\|ISDT]] models for trials and enduro were produced under the Jawa and CZ nameplates.

	~~=== Mopeds ===~~

	Jawa made a variety of [[two-stroke]] [[mopeds]], and was one of the first companies to include [[Ignition_system\|electronic ignition]] on their mopeds. Unfortunately, this "Tranizmo" unit was prone to failure. Jawa mopeds now have a fairly poor reputation, due to the difficulty of getting replacement parts, and the high failure rate of the "Tranizmo" unit.

	~~For more information on Jawa [[mopeds]], see [[babetta]].~~

	=== Jawa in India ===		=== Jawa in India ===
	Jawa motorcycles were introduced in [[India]] in the late 50's and they have a cult following to this present day. Production was also carried out directly in India by Ideal Motors based out of Mysore. The Jawa 250cc models and the Twin 350 and Monarch models are driven to this day in various parts of the country. The Jawa bikes with fuel tank paddings and ignition systems on the fuel tank are now collectors items.		Jawa motorcycles were introduced in India in the late 50's and they have a cult following to this present day. Production was also carried out directly in India by Ideal Motors based out of Mysore. The Jawa 250cc models and the Twin 350 and Monarch models are driven to this day in various parts of the country. The Jawa bikes with fuel tank paddings and ignition systems on the fuel tank are now collectors items.

	== Racing ==		== Racing ==

	Historically Jawa has been very active in racing, and by far the most active East-European manufacturers in mechanical sports. In track racing Jawa sustained a presence in the World Championship until the mid-sixties with respectable performances considering their limited budget. In Motocross the firm built an impressive palmares before its 4-stroke engines became superseded by 2-stroke engines. In Speedway racing, Dirt-track racing and Ice racing where 4-stroke engines were still at an advantage, the firm remained a dominant force, scoring a number of victories that's still unbeaten today (to be verified). Jawa Speedway racing motorcycles are now a separate company. The separate factory where these competition motorcycles were built became a separate company following the privitazations of the 1990's with the fall of [[Socialism]].		Historically Jawa has been very active in racing, and by far the most active East-European manufacturers in mechanical sports. In track racing Jawa sustained a presence in the World Championship until the mid-sixties with respectable performances considering their limited budget. In Motocross the firm built an impressive palmares before its 4-stroke engines became superseded by 2-stroke engines. In Speedway racing, Dirt-track racing and Ice racing where 4-stroke engines were still at an advantage, the firm remained a dominant force, scoring a number of victories that's still unbeaten today (to be verified). Jawa Speedway racing motorcycles are now a separate company. The separate factory where these competition motorcycles were built became a separate company following the privitazations of the 1990's with the fall of Socialism.

	== Recent information ==		== Recent information ==

Red marquis at 06:11, 14 February 2007

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'''Jawa''' is a motorcycle manufacturer in the [[Czech republic]], formerly [[Czechoslovakia]]. It was named after its founder Janeček bought the motorcycle production of [[Wanderer (car)|Wanderer]] in 1929. The company is still active today.

Jawa is pronounced (roughly) "Yah-va".

== History ==

=== First model ===

The first model was introduced on October 23, 1929. This was a 500 cc 4-cycle engine with 12 kW of power (18 hp) and fuel consumption of 6 liters per 100 km. Although priced highly, through the first years (and several constuctional fixes) this motorcycle was successful and was considered reliable.

=== Second model ===
Due to the economic recession of the early 1930 a cheaper and simpler motorcycle was needed. Year 1932 marked the introduction of Jawa 175, with its 3.6 kW engine. This light (70 kg) machine was capable of speeds up to 80 km/h and fuel consumption of 3.5 liters per 100 km. The first year of production was an immediate success, selling over 3000 of the Jawa 175, almost three times the number of the 500 cc model over three years of production. The production of this model was finally stopped 1946. In 1938 '''Jawa''' was the first to offer test rides during exhibition show. This test motorcycle was a custom Jawa 175 equipped with dual handlebars, second pair being in the back for the instructor. Over the years total of 27,535 units of the Jawa 175 were built.

=== Jawa does cars ===

In 1934 '''Jawa''' introduced its first car. Production continued to at least the outbreak of war, and it appears that a few were assembled from leftover parts in 1944-1945.

=== World war II period ===
===Post War development===
In 1946 Jawa introduced a 250cc two stroke single with dual exhausts which became a widespread utility motorcycle around the world, especially in countries allied to the [[communist]] block. Replicas of this original are produced in [[China]] in the [[21st century]]. A 350cc twin cylinder two stroke motorcycle was exported around the world and sold under numerous other brand names as well, including the [[Eaton's]] brand of [[Eaton's Road King]]. The [[Česká Zbrojovka Strakonice|CZ]] brand of motorcycle was merged with Jawa by the [[socialist]] economic planners after the [[Czechoslovakia#History|Communist victory in 1948]]. CZ also made street motorcycles but was more well known for their [[motocross]] and [[enduro]] models. [[Six Day Endurance|ISDT]] models for trials and enduro were produced under the Jawa and CZ nameplates.

=== Mopeds ===

Jawa made a variety of [[two-stroke]] [[mopeds]], and was one of the first companies to include [[Ignition_system|electronic ignition]] on their mopeds. Unfortunately, this "Tranizmo" unit was prone to failure. Jawa mopeds now have a fairly poor reputation, due to the difficulty of getting replacement parts, and the high failure rate of the "Tranizmo" unit.

For more information on Jawa [[mopeds]], see [[babetta]].

=== Jawa in India ===
Jawa motorcycles were introduced in [[India]] in the late 50's and they have a cult following to this present day. Production was also carried out directly in India by Ideal Motors based out of Mysore. The Jawa 250cc models and the Twin 350 and Monarch models are driven to this day in various parts of the country. The Jawa bikes with fuel tank paddings and ignition systems on the fuel tank are now collectors items.

== Racing ==

Historically Jawa has been very active in racing, and by far the most active East-European manufacturers in mechanical sports. In track racing Jawa sustained a presence in the World Championship until the mid-sixties with respectable performances considering their limited budget. In Motocross the firm built an impressive palmares before its 4-stroke engines became superseded by 2-stroke engines. In Speedway racing, Dirt-track racing and Ice racing where 4-stroke engines were still at an advantage, the firm remained a dominant force, scoring a number of victories that's still unbeaten today (to be verified). Jawa Speedway racing motorcycles are now a separate company. The separate factory where these competition motorcycles were built became a separate company following the privitazations of the 1990's with the fall of [[Socialism]].

== Recent information ==
Following the dissolution of the union of the Czech and Slovak peoples into separate states and the dismantling of the socialist economies, the Jawa consumer motorcycles and the Speedway competition bikes were divided into separate companies. Jawa Speedway bikes are still successful, while the Jawa company has struggled.
As of 2006 the Jawa mostly produce copies of Honda 125cc and 50cc motorcycles and one large bike with a 650cc Rotax engine. The historic 350cc two stroke twin, mechanically unchanged since the 1960's but very reliable, is virtually moribund.

==See also==
* [http://www.chang-jiang.com/jawa/jawa.html Chinese Chang-Jiang Jawa 353]
* [http://www.mopedarmy.com/photos/brand/25/ Photos of Jawa mopeds on mopedarmy.com]
* [[Česká Zbrojovka Strakonice|CZ Motorcycles]]
* [[Čezeta]] Motor Scooter
* [[Heinkel]] Motor Scooter
* [[Lambretta]] Motor Scooter
* [[Čezeta|N-Zeta]] Motor Scooter
* [[Puch]] Motor Scooter
* [[Triumph Motorcycles]] 'Tigress' Motor Scooter
* [[Vespa]] Motor Scooter
* [[Zundapp]] 'Bella' Motor Scooter

==External links==
*http://www.jawa.as
*http://www.jawa.cz
*http://www.jawa-auto.com/

[[Category:Makes]]
[[Category:Motor vehicle manufacturers of the Czech Republic]]

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	~~==See also==~~
	* [http://www.chang-jiang.com/jawa/jawa.html Chinese Chang-Jiang Jawa 353]
	* [http://www.mopedarmy.com/photos/brand/25/ Photos of Jawa mopeds on mopedarmy.com]
	* [[Česká Zbrojovka Strakonice\|CZ Motorcycles]]
	* [[Čezeta]] Motor Scooter
	* [[Heinkel]] Motor Scooter
	* [[Lambretta]] Motor Scooter
	* [[Čezeta\|N-Zeta]] Motor Scooter
	* [[Puch]] Motor Scooter
	* [[Triumph Motorcycles]] 'Tigress' Motor Scooter
	* [[Vespa]] Motor Scooter
	* [[Zundapp]] 'Bella' Motor Scooter

	==External links==		==External links==