Jawa Perak specifications and features

The figures below are the manufacturer's. To make them mean something, each is read against the 64 cruisers we have reviewed: the class average is the number to beat, and the rank shows how far the Perak is from the ends of the field.

The 334 cc engine is 589 cc below the class average of 923 cc, 52nd of 64. Peak power of 30.2 bhp is 34.4 bhp below the class average of 64.6 bhp, 42nd of 61. It will feel unhurried next to the class average; the mileage figure is usually the payback. Torque of 32.7 Nm is 48.5 Nm below the class average of 81.2 Nm, 47th of 64.

Kerb weight is 185 kg, 46 kg below the class average of 231 kg, 12th of 62. That is weight you notice at walking pace, in a U-turn and when pushing it into a parking spot. Seat height is 750 mm, right on the class average of 740 mm. Most riders from about 5'2" will get both feet flat. Ground clearance is 145 mm, right on the class average of 143 mm. Take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion, and slow right down for the unpainted ones.

Fuel tank is 13.2 litres, 1.2 litres below the class average of 14.4 litres, 35th of 64. At a realistic 30 kmpl that is roughly 389 km between fills. Wheelbase is 1485 mm, right on the class average of 1507 mm.

The Perak weighs 185 kg with fluids, has an 750 mm seat, 145 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1485 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.

The fuel tank holds 13.2 litres, good for about 389 km between fills in real-world riding.

Tyres are 100/90-18 front and 140/70-17 rear.