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1974 Jawa-CZ 175 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Jawa-CZ for the classic motorcycle segment, the 1974 Jawa-CZ 175 pairs a 172 cc (10.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15 HP (10.9 kW) at 5,600 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 87.2 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 175 measures 120 kg (265 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (8 kg per horsepower). The 11.5-liter (3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 110 km/h (68 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Jawa-CZ archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1971 to 1975, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.