Planeta Sport

1980 IZH Planeta Sport Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1980 IZH Planeta Sport classic motorcycle, IZH features a 340 cc (20.8 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 26 HP (19 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 76.5 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 Planeta Sport measures 145 kg (320 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.18 HP/kg (5.58 kg per horsepower). The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 140 km/h (87 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's IZH archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1977 to 1982, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.