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34/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.07 hp/kg
Top Speed
80 km/h
Torque
5 Nm
Engine
49 ccm
Technical Overview
1995 Jawa Mosquito 585 50 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1995 Jawa Mosquito 585 50 enduro - offroad motorcycle, Jawa pairs a 48.8 cc (3 cu in) single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 5.1 HP (3.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 4.7 Nm (3.5 lb-ft) at 7,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 38.0 x 43.0 mm (1.5 x 1.7 inches).
On the scales, the Mosquito 585 50 measures 78 kg (172 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (15.29 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 760 mm (29.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,200 mm (47.2 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6.5-liter (1.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 1.8 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 361 km (224 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 80 km/h (50 mph).
Power-to-Weight
0.07 HP/kg (15.29 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,250–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~361 km (224 mi)
Engine
Displacement48.8 ccm (2.98 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSame engine in the Tomos AT 50, 5 speed, air cooled
Power5.1 HP (3.7 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque4.7 Nm (0.5 kgf-m or 3.5 ft.lbs) @ 7250 RPM
Bore x Stroke38.0 x 43.0 mm (1.5 x 1.7 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlPort control
LubricationMix in fuel
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed80.0 km/h (49.7 mph)
Fuel Consumption1.80 litres/100 km (55.6 km/l or 130.68 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases41.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionCZ telescopic
Front Travel78 mm (3.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionHydraulic telescopic
Rear Travel70 mm (2.8 inches)
Wheelbase1200 mm (47.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø124 mm (4.9 inches)
WheelsItalian, cast, 3-spoke, only in white color
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight78.0 kg (172.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0654 HP/kg
Seat Height760 mm (29.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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