Technical characteristics of IZH "Jupiter 5", a brief overview of the domestic motorcycle

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The popularity of motorcycles is ensured by their small overall dimensions, lower fuel consumption than a car, and most importantly, very high maneuverability. And if we take modern motorcycles, then another advantage is their high speed performance.

Of course, now the roads are driven mainly by motorcycles from foreign manufacturers belonging to different classes. But some 20 years ago, only domestic motorcycles were seen on the roads.

The leaders on our roads were IZH motorcycles , represented by two models “Jupiter” and “Planet”. The manufacturers ran these two models in parallel; they had significant similarities, but there was one significant difference – the engine. “Planet” was equipped with a single-cylinder power unit, while “Jupiter” was equipped with a two-cylinder one.

The presence of two cylinders provided not only more power than the Planet, but also easier engine starting, since this unit did not have a return compression blow to the winding stem. Perhaps the best model was the IZH Jupiter-5, which should be considered in more detail.

Modifications

IZH "Jupiter" with index "5" came off the assembly line in 1985, two years earlier than the IZH "Planet-5" model. The appearance of the first Jupiter-5 was almost completely identical to its predecessor, Jupiter-4.

But the then new engine had slightly reduced power, but increased torque. Among the visible changes, Jupiter-5 was distinguished by a different finning of the cylinders, as well as a new flange mounting of the exhaust pipes.

IZH "Jupiter-5" was a middle-class motorcycle designed for traveling on roads with various surfaces. Three modifications of this motorcycle were produced.

The standard version was a modification without a side trailer, but equipped with fastenings for it, as well as a modification already equipped with a side trailer - a motorcycle with a sidecar.

The second modification was “Tourist”. This motorcycle was equipped with a side trailer; in addition, it had a spare wheel with increased lugs. This modification was designated as IZH “Jupiter-5T”.

The third modification was designated “Lux”, or IZH “Jupiter-5L”. This motorcycle was not equipped with a side trailer, and there were no fastening elements on the motorcycle for it. But it was equipped with a small fairing, there were also knee roll bars and a towed luggage rack.

The engine number of the car is not readable, what awaits you.

If for some reason the number is not readable. History based on personal example.

For example, a common cause is deep pockets of corrosion. This is a natural reason. The number is stamped on the engine body, which constantly operates in a different temperature range and is constantly exposed to an aggressive environment (salt, sand, various reagents from the highway, water, etc.)

The number simply becomes corroded and becomes unreadable.

Cleaning the engine number helps 50%, but you should be very careful with this procedure.

If even after cleaning the number is not readable, you will be sent for examination. At the same time, the MREO will take away your PTS and seize your registration actions, i.e., and send a complaint (something like a trial with the cops that the engine is not stolen and is not listed in the cops’ databases)

Motorcycle design

But structurally the motorcycles of these modifications did not differ from each other.
All components of the motorcycle were mounted on a tubular frame. To provide suspension for the rear wheel, there was a subframe at the rear of the frame, attached to the frame by a non-rigid bolt connection. A power unit with a gearbox and a steering column equipped with a telescopic fork were installed on the front part of the frame. The fuel tank was located above the engine, and in front of it was the steering wheel, dashboard and headlight.

Behind the tank, the entire upper part of the motorcycle was allocated under the seat, with a rear fender with a brake light attached to it. Below the seat there were two glove compartments. The left one was for the battery, and the right one was for tools.

The rear wheel was installed on the existing subframe. To provide its suspension, the subframe, in addition to the non-rigid bolted fastening, was connected to the frame by means of spring-loaded oil shock absorbers. The springs had three-position adjustment, which provided a change in the rigidity of the rear suspension. The rear wheel was driven by a chain drive.

Exhaust pipes extending from the engine stretched along the entire motorcycle. To protect the driver and passenger from possible burns, the pipes were attached under the running boards.

The motorcycle was equipped with two-cam drum brakes with mechanical drive on both wheels. Subsequently, some versions were equipped with hydraulic front disc brakes.

Design

As already mentioned, the first IZH “Jupiter-5” did not differ in design from the IZH “Jupiter-4” model. But with the advent of the new IZh “Planet-5”, the designers decided to borrow some external elements from this motorcycle.

So, the shape of the dashboard has changed. Previously, it was square with a speedometer, warning lamps and an ignition switch located on it. The new instrument panel consisted of two combined wells. The speedometer was installed in the right one, the left one was used for warning lamps. The ignition switch was installed between the dashboard and the steering wheel.

The shape of the fuel tank has changed somewhat, and it again acquired rubber pads for the knees; the first versions of the IZH Jupiter-5 did not have them. Along with the tank, the shape of the side glove compartment lids also changed.

The most significant thing in the design of the IZH “Jupiter-5” was the appearance of a seat with a small extension that turns into a brake light. People call this seat “Bench”.

Subsequently, the designers redesigned the engine itself. Now IZH Jupiter-5 motorcycles are already equipped with water-cooled units, although its power has not changed.

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Question about registering a motorcycle.

Guys, recently in a conversation with a friend it turned out that a motorcycle cannot be registered if, for example, the engine is from another Urals, because different numbers are stamped on the engines. I have the opposite situation; The motorcycle is registered, I disassembled it all, now I’m reassembling it, but it has a different crankcase, therefore the number on it is different. The question is this: when passing a technical inspection, the technical staff may find fault with me. inspection? and what’s the best thing to do so that the cops don’t dig in if they stop you and start checking the license plates? (That was the case the season before last) And in communication with another friend, it turned out that you can deregister the motorcycle and re-register it, but in the title it will be written that the license plate number engine is missing. At least, as he said, that’s what I do on cars. What would you recommend? what do you say?

They don't look at engine numbers at all.

When registering, the license plates must be checked; if you are not going to go for registration, then you can ride like this, traffic police don’t carry out technical inspections now, and private owners don’t care what kind of engine you have. But the traffic police can carry out various operations to identify such cases - “Motor”, for example.

And they haven’t looked for a long time. Even in PTS and STS the engine number column is empty!

A couple of days ago I had a technical inspection, changed my title and received a license plate for the Urals. The engine is from the same Urals, but of course the number is different. No problem. But they checked the engine number in the database and checked the model. At the same time, the old engine number was indicated in the new PTS.

Damn it! Where is this chaos!? Throughout Russia, from April 4, 2011, the engine is a SPARE PART! And at the same time it is not verified or written in the STS and PTS! To the question “Why is the engine not original?” There is a universal answer: “It’s broken, so I replaced it!” And about the details, if the engine model (visually, without changing the design) matches, they have no right to ask.

Technical characteristics of the motorcycle IZH "Jupiter-5"

If you compare the IZH Jupiter-5 with modern motorcycles, then the technical characteristics and performance of the Izhak are more than modest. All of them are shown in the table:

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Approximate price for IZH Jupiter 5

Despite such indicators, this motorcycle was in good demand among the people. He did not participate in major international competitions; for this there were other models of motorcycles. And it was not intended for competitions; its main task was a comfortable ride on any road .

In Soviet times, IZH Jupiter-5 was sold at a price of 1050 rubles. For comparison, the new heavy Ural motorcycle cost almost twice as much - 1,870 rubles.

Now this motorcycle, new and without mileage, will cost 55,000 rubles. Although you can also purchase IZH “Jupiter-5” with mileage. The price for it depends on the condition of the motorcycle itself, as well as the year of production, and it ranges from 3,000 to 40,000 rubles.

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First about “Jupiter”

This model was first released in 1985, already during the times of Perestroika and Gorbachev. In terms of its parameters - speed, load capacity and engine power, Jupiter was not a model with advanced characteristics at that time. Yes, the opportunity to cut across the highway at 120 km/h was very, very tempting, especially if a pretty girl was squealing joyfully in the back seat, but it was by no means impossible to say that it was something beyond the realm of possibility.

And the fact that the motorcycle could withstand no more than 170 kg of live weight at a time was also not particularly joyful, since, in fact, two adult men might not have fit there, so to speak. Of course, a motorcycle sidecar solved the problem, but this is an additional cost that no one is happy about. However, all this suggests that “Jupiter” was not the best in its class, but not that this model turned out to be bad. On the contrary, the build quality and a wide selection of parts in any specialized store made Jupiter-5 very, very popular among motorcycle enthusiasts.

Photos

The IZH Jupiter 5 motorcycle, as stated above, has been in production since 1985 and is now quite rare on our roads. It's quite difficult to find a motorcycle in good condition. But just recently, similar models of motorcycles were found almost everywhere. Let's see what it looked like.

A little about the differences

But despite the general similarity, these were still different models of motorcycles, and differences in design were still observed. Here, “Jupiter” was two-cylinder, and “Planet” was single-cylinder.

Their brake and gas pedals were different, and the Jupiter’s engine was automated, unlike the Planet’s. And this, in general, is where all the significant differences between the two motorcycles end.

Video

The video below shows a test drive of the motorcycle in the field, both on a dirt road and on asphalt. The motorcycle is specifically designed for off-road travel; under such conditions, this motorcycle can be a worthy competitor to foreign brands.

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Comments (6)

1. Vitaly:
   02/27/2015 at 17:49

   A Soviet motorcycle that has remained virtually unchanged over the years. It still has valveless primitive injection. You shouldn't expect much from him. Small motor lifespan. Always painful.

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2. Zolotoiy:

   02/28/2015 at 11:09

   Of all the motorcycles that I have had, and there were quite a few of them, IZH U5 is a song 25 horses, semi-automatic box, playful, powerful, but like a parody dog, it requires care, who will say it’s rash, you need to keep an eye on it, that’s all, and I recommend it to everyone

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3. sergmayorov:

   03/02/2015 at 12:46

   My friends, IZH U5 is still in my garage and drives steadily. Of all the Soviet-era motorcycles, this is the best. It lends itself to any tuning, the power is enough, the clutch is eternal. By the way, it holds the road better than a Java, since it is heavier. The spare parts are all domestic and cost a penny. However, the chances of crashing in this way are much less than in Japanese.

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4. Jahanger:

   05/15/2015 at 20:20

   Read also:  Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R (GSX 1300 R) – technical specifications more than 300 km/h

   My friends, IZH Yu5 is still in my garage and drives steadily. Of all the Soviet-era motorcycles, this is the best. It lends itself to any tuning; the power is enough to last forever.

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5. Vitaly:

   07/04/2015 at 20:00

   I have an Izh Jupiter 5 in my garage and it works like a watch, although it is 26 years old and its maximum speed is not 125 km per hour, but 160 km per hour, you just need to put 275 jets and a 21 sprocket on the chain, it will actually eat more.

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6. allvolley.ru:

   08/17/2016 at 11:03

   There is still such a device! And the condition is excellent, and quite nimble)

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The engine number does not match the chassis

#1 Post by Profix » Thu May 19, 2016 10:41

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#11 Post by Vitaly » Thu May 19, 2016 12:51

I put 2 mots in 2014. In addition to the number on the glass, there is a plate under the saddle. They didn't even look at her. Just a glass.

But even if they look. Spare part and spare part. Number and number..

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#12 Post by Yuurbel » Thu May 19, 2016 12:52

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I searched as hard as I could, at most I came across the fifth one, I think you can grind it off with a grinder and then polish it a little and smear it with mud, then they definitely won’t get into it again. If you don’t erase the dents of the old number plate well, they can remove it during registration using some kind of device.

It’s better not to get involved. I had problems with pure spending. And they can send me for examination due to the employee’s bad mood.

It’s unlikely that they will send our garbage) I just bought a motorbike without docks (right now I bought docks from a friend’s motorbike and I’m thinking about the correct way to kill

They send it off with a bang. There was a funny incident about this. The crankcase itself was broken. I came to register. He looked and groaned and said he will have an examination tomorrow. I ran home and dug up the old crankcase, removed everything, by the next morning I was standing on the threshold of the REO, as if nothing had happened with my own pihl and the face of a brick, he came out like this, let’s go do an examination, I told him: why is everything normal, he: they will decide at the examination, I: look for yourself, he reluctantly came up and looked, scratched his turnip. Says where the engine is going? me: there was no engine, he: why are you taking me for a fool, me: God be with you and yesterday everything was fine, it seemed to you. In short, he spat and put his scribble. But if it were determined during the examination, then not only would the money be confiscated until the reasons were clarified, but you would also have to prove that it was not your doing. And this matter, by the way, is criminally punishable.

Fine. I found a boat in a trash heap. What is my fault? The fact that you took it for recycling?

What the hell is the question?! Nobody looks at the engine number anyway. I have already registered more than one cart and never looked at the number, just the frame and VIN. Don’t make yourself an extra mess, they’ll burn you to the fullest.