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1976 Jawa 350 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Jawa's classic motorcycle lineup, the 1976 Jawa 350 pairs a 343 cc (20.9 cu in) air-cooled twin, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 23 HP (16.8 kW) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 67.1 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 350 measures 168 kg (370 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.3 kg per horsepower). The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 132 km/h (82 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Jawa archive, this model family spans 10 indexed model years from 1970 to 1980, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.