350 Twin

1980 CZ 350 Twin Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in CZ's touring motorcycle lineup, the 1980 CZ 350 Twin utilizes a 343 cc (20.9 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22 HP (16.1 kW) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 64.1 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 350 Twin measures 155 kg (342 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.05 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 125 km/h (78 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's CZ archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1976 to 1980, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.