The plant in Czechoslovakia for a long time produced one of the best motorcycles of the Soviet Union - the Java 350 model, and it became especially popular in the 80-90s, because it was not only reliable and fast, the model was very scarce in those days.
The Java 350 was gaining popularity every year; interesting and powerful bikes from imported manufacturers were brought from other countries, but Java was still the leader. As you know, many factories from the USSR are already closed and do not function, which cannot be said about the plant in Czechoslovakia, which even today can offer excellent new products with modern characteristics.
The plant not only continues to produce motorcycles, it has retained its most interesting model – the Java 350, which today is offered in several modifications, including:
- Java 350 Premier;
- Java 350 Style;
- Java 350 Lux.
Each of these models was designed for modern bikers, and therefore each motorcycle has different characteristics from each other. They have a modern, different appearance, modified engines with different characteristics and different instrument panels. Modern Java 350 motorcycles offer a very stylish design and design; you can get a sidecar, chrome parts, a powerful chassis, electric start and additional fairings. Old Java could only dream of such possibilities, but still the models continue to work with age, sometimes delivering amazing speed. We invite you to look at Java 350 photos, where you will see some of the modern models and simple old Java.
Old Java 350
History of appearance and description of the motorcycle
The motorcycle's history dates back to 1929, when Frantisek Janicek acquired a license for the production of two-wheeled vehicles from the Wanderer company. The first motorcycles were not very popular due to their high cost, complexity of design and operation.
During the occupation of Czechoslovakia, the factory stopped producing equipment altogether and was completely transferred to the needs of the German military department. The jawa 638, familiar in the Soviet Union, began production in 1984 and had a modification of the jawa 638 5 00. This model replaced the previous machine with the index 350-633. Here the driving and performance characteristics of the motorcycle have been thoroughly improved.
The appearance of the motorcycle, although not very outstanding, is nevertheless eye-catching. Among its other brethren, it is distinguished by elements characteristic only of Java: a large headlight and turn signals protruding from it, a harmoniously located instrument panel above the headlight, a large, neatly shaped tank and a double, straight seat.
There are compartments under the seat and on both sides of the tank for storing tools or belongings. The maximum speed that the Java 350 638 motorcycle can reach according to its passport is 130 km/h, but many enthusiasts tuning the Java 638 achieved much higher figures.
The Java 638 engine is air-cooled, and this fact also left its mark on the appearance of the motorcycle. The engine is completely open, with clearly visible structural elements. The engine also operates at higher speeds than all Soviet motorcycles produced at that time.
The Java 638 gearbox leg served as a kick starter. To do this, it was necessary to press it a little into the gearbox housing and lift it up. In the Soviet Union there was only one drawback for the owners of this motorcycle - the almost complete lack of spare parts and zip kits for repairs.
The motorcycle has proven itself remarkably well in motorsports. This bike was used in both speedway and stage racing. Motorcycles with sidecars were also used for racing.
Why were they so loved?
Motorcycles of the Czech brand came to the Soviet Union in 1962.
It was a lucrative contract for the plant - only until 1982, more than 90% of Czech-made bikes were supplied to the USSR. The country was able to absorb much more than was produced. The first Javas that went on sale in the Soviet Union created a sensation. Not only were these “foreign cars” – this in itself was prestigious, the motorcycles looked stylish, were distinguished by their endurance and build quality. And they broke down much less often than Izh, Kovrovets, Minsk and other Dnieper and Urals.
Among motorcyclists in the 1960s, the Jawa was known as a bike that didn't break down. Of course, Java also had problems, but compared to the domestic motorcycle industry they were rare.
Technical and operational characteristics of jawa 350 638
Jawa 350 638 has the following technical characteristics:
- Overall dimensions - 2110x750x1070 mm.
- Seat height - 810 mm.
- Ground clearance is 130 mm.
- Wheelbase - 1335 mm.
- Weight without fuel - 156 kg.
- Engine type: 2-cylinder, 2-stroke.
- Engine capacity - 350 cubic meters. mm.
- Power - 26 hp
- Tank volume - 17 l.
- Maximum speed is 130 km/h.
The fuel consumption of the Java 350 638 motorcycle is about 6-7 liters per hundred, which is a pretty good indicator for this class of motorcycle of that time, because only Japanese motorcycles, which are much more expensive, gave similar results.
Smooth running was achieved by a 4-speed gearbox consisting of three main shafts. The steering function was a conventional Java 638 telescopic fork. The electrical circuit of the motorcycle is based on a 12V circuit. Generator Java 638 with a power of 210 W, at 14V and 15A at 5000 rpm.
The Java 638 carburetor is a float carburetor with a central chamber equipped with a device for easy engine starting. When operating a motorcycle, it is necessary to pay due attention to the Java 638 crankshaft, because due to insufficient lubrication, this is a rather vulnerable part of the motorcycle.
Java 350/634 and its features
At the very end of 1973, the first batch of Jawa motorcycles of the new model 350 typ 634-01 appeared in the Soviet Union.
It was space, and the lucky ones who managed to purchase such a bike were proud of their exclusiveness. The new model was developed specifically for the Soviet market, so it received a number of features:
