Jawa 350 vs rivals: specifications comparison

    Jawa 350 is the most powerful bike here courtesy of its liquid-cooled engine and is also the only one with a 6-speed gearbox.

    Published On Jan 17, 2024 01:52:00 PM

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    Jawa 350 vs rivals: specifications compared.

    The new Jawa 350 is Classic Legends’ way of re-launching its attack on the popular Royal Enfield Classic 350 so we stack the two on paper along with another comparable 350. 

    Jawa 350 vs rivals: engine and output

    Engine and output
    Jawa 350RE Classic 350Honda CB350
    EngineLiquid-cooled, 334cc, single-cylinderAir-cooled, 349cc, single-cylinderAir-cooled, 349cc, single-cylinder
    Power22.5hp at 7,000rpm20.2hp at 6,100rpm21hp at 5,500rpm
    Power-to-weight ratio116hp/tonne103.6hp/tonne112.3hp/tonne
    Torque28.1Nm at 5,000rpm27Nm at 4,000rpm29.4Nm at 3,000rpm
    Gearbox6-speed5-speed5-speed

    Despite its displacement deficit, its liquid-cooled architecture helps the Jawa 350 make more peak power than both the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and the Honda CB350. It is also the only one to employ a 6-speed gearbox compared to the 5-speed unit on the other bikes. Compared to the air-cooled thumpers on the Classic and the Honda, the Jawa’s engine should offer a stronger top-end. Our review of the new Jawa 350 will be out soon so stay tuned to know how it rides.

    Jawa 350 vs rivals: weight, dimensions

    Weight and dimensions
    Jawa 350RE Classic 350Honda CB350
    Kerb weight194kg195kg187kg
    Seat height790mm805mm800mm
    Wheelbase1449mm1390mm1441mm
    Ground clearance178mm170mm165mm
    Fuel capacity13.2 litres13 litres15.2 litres

    Weighing nearly as much as the Classic and with the longest wheelbase here, the Jawa 350 is no longer as lithe as its predecessor but with the low seat height it shouldn’t be too intimidating. We’ve always found the road-biased Jawa-Yezdi bikes to be light on their feet and the new 350 shouldn’t stray too far from that.

    Jawa 350 vs rivals: suspension, brakes

    Suspension and brakes
    Jawa 350RE Classic 350Honda CB350
    Suspension (f)Telescopic forkTelescopic forkTelescopic fork
    Suspension (r)Twin shock absorbersTwin shock absorbersTwin shock absorbers
    Brakes (f)280mm disc300mm disc310mm disc
    Brakes (r)240mm disc270mm disc240mm disc
    Tyres (f)100/90-18100/90-19100/90-19
    Tyres (r)130/80-17120/80-18130/70-18

    All bikes here use more or less very similar cycle parts owing to the form factor they need to follow. Where the Jawa goes down a different route is in its tyre sizes – it's the only one here to roll on an 18/17-inch wheel combination. The Classic can be optionally had with alloy wheels which brings in the peace of mind of tubeless tyres and the Honda CB350 can only be had with alloys and tubeless tyres. The Jawa 350 is the only one here to not offer alloy wheels and tubeless tyres even as an option, for that you’ll have to look at the more modern Jawa 42.  

    Jawa 350 vs rivals: features

     

    These bikes don’t have the most cutting-edge technology but they’re far from being barebones. All bikes here have dual-channel ABS (except the lower versions of the Classic 350) and feature semi-digital instrumentation. The Jawa 350 and the Classic 350’s dials are very traditional with just a small digital inset that shows you very basic information. The Honda CB350 on the other hand has a basic traction control system, all-LED lighting and its dash can even be paired with a Bluetooth headset.  

    Jawa 350 vs rivals: price

    Price
    Jawa 350RE Classic 350Honda CB350
    Price (ex-showroom, Delhi)Rs 2.15 lakhRs 1.93 lakh – Rs 2.25 lakhRs 2 lakh – Rs 2.18 lakh
    Pricing is where all three bikes are very closely matched but the single-channel ABS variant of the Classic 350 is the most affordable. If you are okay with not having rear ABS, you could also look at the Royal Enfield Bullet 350, which is a strikingly similiar bike to the Classic, and shaves off some more money off the asking price. The flip side of this argument is the Rs 2.33 lakh Triumph Speed 400, which is a much more powerful, dynamically capable and tech-laden offering, for not a lot more money. 

     

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