1967 Jawa Californian 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Jawa's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1967 Jawa Californian 250 features a 248 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16 HP (11.7 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 64.5 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 Californian 250 measures 128 kg (282 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (8 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 110 km/h (68 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Jawa archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1967 to 1968, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Power
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
