Behind the Iron Curtain: 1958 Jawa 500

By Robert Smith
Published on October 16, 2014
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1958 Jawa 500 Overhead Cam Twin

1958 Jawa 500 15/02

  • Claimed power: 28hp @ 5,500rpm (claimed)
  • Top speed: 91mph (claimed)
  • Engine: 488cc air-cooled OHC parallel twin, 65mm x 73.6mm bore and stroke, 7.0:1 compression ratio
  • Weight (dry): 370lb (168kg)
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