Jawa has had quite a bit of success in speedway racing with several world champions aboard one. The consumer motorcycle division split off from the racing division in the 1990s and generally foundered until a licensing agreement with Mahindra in India that spawned Classic Legends.
The Perak is a model name with plenty of Jawa history that traces back to World War II. The new Perak you see here was developed and brought to production in India. It is powered by a single-cylinder engine displacing 334cc with a claimed peak of 31 horsepower.
With a claimed weight just under 400 pounds and a six-speed transmission, the Perak is reportedly nimble but very stiffly sprung.
Is the Perak mainly about style with very little substance? If you believe this review, the answer would be yes. To go along with the overly stiff, short travel suspension, the instrument panel sitting atop the headlight cannot be fully seen while riding (it does not angle toward the rider). Fit and finish, apparently, is also lacking.
In case you are tempted by the style of the Perak, don’t worry. You will likely never find one in the United States.
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