250 Master - Tempo

1997 Jawa 250 Master - Tempo Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Jawa's allround motorcycle lineup, the 1997 Jawa 250 Master - Tempo pairs a 250 cc (15.3 cu in) single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 26 HP (19 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 32 Nm (23.6 lb-ft) at 4,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 104 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (4,750 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the 250 Master - Tempo measures 135 kg (298 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.19 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 750 mm (29.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Jawa archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1997 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.