JAWA 500 OHC

Jawa 500 OHC challenged Triumph Speed Twin among others.

Jawa 500 OHC arrived in 1952, complementing an already wide range of 1- and 2-cylinder 2-strokes from the factory in what was then Czechoslovakia. The 500cc engine, with its OHC engine, was very advanced compared to other European motorcycle manufacturers.

The Jawa 500 OHC arrived in 1952, supplementing an already wide range of 1- and 2-cylinder 2-strokes from the factory in what was then Czechoslovakia. The 500cc model, with its OHC engine, was very advanced compared to other European motorcycle manufacturers.

The prototype was ready as early as 1949, and 3 years later it went into production. There were very few motorcycle manufacturers who made unit engines with overhead camshafts at this time. The 2-cylinder 4-stroke engine with 488 cubic centimeters developed 28 hp at 5500 rpm, and with a 4-speed gearbox it reached a top speed of about 147 km/h. Jawa The 500 OHC was in production until 1958, and a total of about 7,200 copies were made, making the 500-cubic meter a very rare and sought-after Jawa classic.

The prototype was ready as early as 1949, and 3 years later it was put into production. There were very few motorcycle manufacturers who made unit engines with overhead camshafts at this time. The 2-cylinder 4-stroke engine with 488 cubic centimeters developed 28 hp at 5500 rpm, and with a 4-speed gearbox it reached a top speed of about 147 km/h. The Jawa 500 OHC was in production until 1958, and a total of about 7200 copies were made, which makes the 500 cubic centimeters a very rare and sought-after Jawa classic.

Jawa 500 OHC was built in three versions:

-Type 15/00: 1952-1953

-Type 15/01: 1954-1955

-type 15/02: 1956-1958

With a unit engine and overhead camshaft, the 500 cc engine was advanced for its time.