Positioned in Jawa-CZ's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Jawa-CZ 250 Travel pairs a 233.9 cc (14.3 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17.4 HP (12.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 17.3 Nm (12.8 lb-ft) at 5,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 74.4 HP per liter and a 2,200 rpm working window between peak torque (5,300 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the 250 Travel measures 139 kg (306 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.99 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,350 mm (53.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 120 km/h (75 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Jawa-CZ archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2008 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
74.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.13 HP/kg (7.99 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,300–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Engine
Displacement233.9 ccm (14.27 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power17.4 HP (12.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque17.3 Nm (1.8 kgf-m or 12.8 ft.lbs) @ 5300 RPM
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke53.0 x 53.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Performance
Top Speed120.0 km/h (74.6 mph)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks 150 mm
Rear SuspensionHydraulic telescopic 80 mm
Wheelbase1350 mm (53.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre3.25-18
Rear Tyre3.50-18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø160 mm (6.3 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight139.0 kg (306.4 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1254 HP/kg
Seat Height820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Suspension
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Transmission
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