Jawa 650 Dakar

Make Model	Jawa 650 Dakar
Year	2009
Engine	Four stroke, single cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity	659 cc / 40.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke	100 x 84 mm
Compression Ratio	9.7: 1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Induction	Fuel injection, 44 mm throttle body
Ignition	TCI
Starting	Electric
Max Power	33.8 kW / 48 hp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque	58.4 Nm / 5.7 kgf-m / 43.1 ft.lb @ 5250 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Steel tubular diamond frame with dual tank rails
Front Suspension	43 mm Telescopic forks, 150mm wheel travel
Front Wheel Travel	150 mm / 5.9 in
Rear Suspension	Mono shock
Rear Wheel Travel	170 mm / 6.7 in
Front Brakes	2 x Ø320 mm discs, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes	Single Ø220 mm disc
Front Tyre	100/90- 19
Rear Tyre	140/80–17
Seat Height	860 mm / 33.9 in
Dry Weight	195 kg / 430 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 L / 4.5 US gal

The 650 Dakar, which is fitted with a single-cylinder liquid-cooled 652cc four-stroke engine – the same unit that’s also fitted to the Yamaha XT660. Manufactured by Motori Minarelli (a part of the Yamaha Motor Group), this rather basic, simple engine produces 47 horsepower at 6,500rpm and 57Nm of torque at 5,000rpm.

Apart from the Italian-made engine, the Jawa 650 Dakar is also fitted with various other Italian bits – Paioli forks, Grimeca brakes and other components from Verlicchi and Bitubo. The bike, which weighs about 190kg dry, will be available in regular and touring versions, with the latter being fitted with a bigger windshield and a set of three luggage cases.