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812 Millennium

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34 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.08 hp/kg
Torque
10 Nm
Engine
124 ccm

2001 Jawa 812 Millennium Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Jawa's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2001 Jawa 812 Millennium relies on a 124 cc (7.6 cu in) single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10 HP (7.3 kW) at 8,700 rpm while maximum torque reaches 9.5 Nm (7 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 80.6 HP per liter and a 1,700 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,700 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 812 Millennium measures 122 kg (269 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.2 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 2 indexed model years from 2000 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
80.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.08 HP/kg (12.2 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–8,700 rpm
Standover Height
750 mm (29.5 in)
Engine
Displacement 124.0 ccm (7.57 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power 10.0 HP (7.3 kW)) @ 8700 RPM
Torque 9.5 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.0 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Single disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 122.0 kg (269.0 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.0820 HP/kg
Seat Height 750 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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Cruising & Touring
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Seat Height
75 cm / 29.5 in
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Handling
Very lightweight — easy to handle
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