Nowadays we are hearing about JAWA, is it Software industry word or is the coding language used in most of the applications? No, JAWA is our old classic motorcycle not the IT software JAVA. Why is that name JAWA is all round the news after the two decades? Aren’t you wondering why is this old classic motorcycle name is heard now after two decades?
Maybe your guess is right, the Legend is back to field with three new models which were launched officially on 15 November 2018.
GaadiKey will never miss the grand opening of historically very active motorcycle in racing, In track racing JAWA sustained a presence in the World Championship until the mid-sixties with respectable performances considering their limited budget and in Motocross the firm built an impressive record. Before we proceed with the new motorcycles details, lets visit the past and refresh the history of our legend.
JAWA is a motorcycle and moped manufacturer founded in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1929 by František Janeček, who bought the motorcycle division of Wanderer. The name JAWA was established by concatenating the first letters of Janeček and Wanderer. In the past, especially in the 1950s, JAWA was one of the top motorcycle manufacturers. In 1961 JAWA Entered to India, JAWA motorcycles were exported to 120 countries across the globe. Founded by Rustom and Farrokh Irani, the firm Ideal JAWA began importing their motorcycles into India. Recognizing the demand and established a factory in Mysore in 1961 with support from the king at the time, Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar. Between 1961 and 1971, they manufactured the 250 Type 353/04 under the license. JAWA motorcycles quickly earned a reputation for being rugged, simple, and unbreakable.
After 1990, there was a significant loss of production. A successor company was formed in 1997 in Týnec nad Sázavou, continuing the name as JAWA Moto. In October 2016,Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M), through its subsidiary Classic Legends Private Limited (CLPL), signed a licensing deal to launch motorbikes under the JAWA brand name in India and other East Asian countries.
In November 2018, the Classic Legends launched three motorcycles in India: Jawa, Jawa 42 and Jawa Perak
JAWA
With its polished chrome, clean retro lines, and chic curves, the Jawa perfectly captures the 50’s aesthetic of the brand’s heyday. But there’s something else – a timeless quality that makes the Jawa as much at home today as it was back then. It’s that inimitable character that made Jawa a such distinct and loved motorcycles, from their teardrop headlights to their enduring reputation for intransigent reliability.
JAWA Specifications
JAWA Colors
The JAWA motorcycle is available in 3 different colors:
- Maroon
- Grey
- Black
Check out the photos of all 3 color variants of JAWA here.
JAWA Forty-Two (Jawa 42)
It’s a Jawa alright – but it’s like no Jawa you’ve seen before. It’s a new generation – the same rugged reliability with a fresh and modern look. Continually pushing the envelope, the Forty two introduces premium modern technology to legendary Jawa engineering to create the ultimate machine. It’s a new kind of hybrid that can’t be stopped.
JAWA 42 Specifications
JAWA 42 Colors
The all new JAWA 42 Motorcycle is available in 6 color options namely,
- Galactic Green
- Halley’s Teal
- Lumos Lime
- Starlight Blue
- Comet Red
- Nebula Blue
Check out all 6 color options available for JAWA 42 Motorcycle.
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