The lesser known history of the Jawa Perak

According to the company website, the Perak motorcycle traces back to war-torn Europe when Czechoslovakia, home of the Jawa motorcycle, was under Nazi occupation. Jawa was brought to a stark halt, as their factories were taken over by the SS. A team of Jawa engineers, led by Dr. J Frei, worked in secrecy on a new project. This team, which included Josef Jozil and Rudolphe Vykoukal, knew the perils of war couldn’t last forever and the world would one day be ready for a new Jawa motorcycle. When the war was declared over, the new motorcycle – called the Perak – was ready.

Classic Legends, a subsidiary of the Mahindra & Mahindra Group, now holds the rights to Jawa Perak, and sells it across India and East Asian markets, according to the 2016 deal between the two.

The Jawa Perak comes with a 334cc single-cylinder which is liquid-cooled, and produces 32.74 PS of power and 31 Nm of torque. It also has a sweet DOHC setup. The bobber-style motorcycle oozes vintage and retro aesthetic and is popular among motorcycle enthusiasts.

The Jawa Perak is equipped with telescopic front forks and a mono-shock at the rear. Both the front and rear wheels come with disc brakes combined with dual-channel ABS.

The bobber also comes with new cross port technology that ensures better performance while complying with BS VI emission norms. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission.