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 |
