Jawa Perak – 5 Interesting Facts To Know
Here are 5 interesting facts about the most powerful & most expensive Jawa motorcycle – Jawa Perak.
Mahindra’s subsidiary, Classic Legends has finally re-introduced the iconic Jawa nameplate in the Indian market. The company has introduced 3 new bikes – Jawa Classic, Jawa Forty Two and the Jawa Perak. The Perak is undoubtedly the most attractive looking bike in the Jawa’s line-up. Here we bring you 5 interesting facts about this motorcycle –
– Most Expensive Jawa
The Jawa Perak is priced at Rs 1.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), while the other two Jawas – Classic and Forty Two – are priced at Rs 1.64 lakh and Rs 1.55 lakh respectively. Set to go on sale in 2019, the new Perak is the most expensive Jawa motorcycle in India.
– Bigger Engine
The Perak and other two Jawa bikes share the same double craddle platform. Though, Perak is powered by a bigger and more powerful engine. The Jawa and Jawa Forty Two are powered by a 28bhp, 293cc single-cylinder. On the flip side, the Perak gets a bored out version of this engine. It gets a 343cc, single-cylinder DOHC engine that produces 30.4bhp of power and 31Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a 6-speed gearbox. Also See – Jawa 42 – 5 Things To Know
– A Single-Seater Bobber With Monoshock Suspension
The Perak is basically the factory custom Bobber, which has a single-seat setup and retro-modern styling. Instead of gas-charged twin-shock absorber (available in other two Jawas), the Perak gets a monoshock suspension at the rear. At the front, it features the conventional telescopic forks.
– Dual-Disc & Dual-Channel ABS
While the standard Jawas feature 280mm front disc and 153mm drum brakes, the factory custom Jawa Perak gets dual disc setup. This should improve the overall braking performance of the bike. Moreover, the motorcycle gets dual-channel ABS system. The standard models feature a single-channel ABS system. Read – Jawa 300 Classic – 5 Things To Know
– Pirelli Tyres & Early 2019 Launch
The Jawa Classic and Forty Two comes equipped with spoked wheels wrapped with tubeless tyres from MRF. However, the Perak gets blackened alloys with Pirelli-sourced tyres that will give enhanced road-grip and improved performance. The motorcycle is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2019.
