2025 Jawa RVM 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 2025 Jawa RVM 500 sport motorcycle, Jawa features a 471 cc (28.7 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 42.2 HP (30.8 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 40.5 Nm (29.9 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 89.6 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 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 RVM 500 measures 194 kg (428 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.22 HP/kg (4.6 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,440 mm (56.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Jawa archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2021 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
89.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.22 HP/kg (4.6 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
805 mm (31.7 in)
Engine
Displacement471.0 ccm (28.74 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Power42.2 HP (30.8 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque40.5 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.9 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression10.7:1
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 66.8 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed170.0 km/h (105.6 mph)
Emission DetailsEuro 5
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Front Travel195 mm (7.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionMonoshock
Rear Travel85 mm (3.3 inches)
Wheelbase1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/80-18
Rear Tyre160/60-17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø298 mm (11.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
WheelsWire spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight194.0 kg (427.7 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2177 HP/kg
Seat Height805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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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
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