350 Chopper

1998 Jawa 350 Chopper Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Jawa for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 1998 Jawa 350 Chopper utilizes a 350 cc (21.4 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 23 HP (16.8 kW) at 5,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 32 Nm (23.6 lb-ft) at 4,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 65.7 HP per liter and a 500 rpm working window between peak torque (4,750 rpm) and peak power (5,250 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 350 Chopper measures 149 kg (328 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.48 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 5 indexed model years from 1995 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.