| General information | 
  
    | Model name | Jawa 250 | 
    | Year of manufacture | 1972 | 
    | Type | Sport touring | 
    | Rating | 3.1   See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | Single cylinder, two-stroke | 
    | Output | 16.5 HP (12.0  kW)) @ 5000 RPM | 
    | Top speed | 115.0 km/h (71.5 mph) | 
    | Compression | 7.8:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 65.0 x 75.0 mm (2.6 x 3.0 inches) | 
    | Fuel control | Port control | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 4-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front tire | 3.00-19 | 
    | Rear tire | 3.25-19 | 
    | Front brakes | Expanding brake | 
    | Rear brakes | Expanding brake | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 140.0 kg (308.6 pounds) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 13.50 litres (3.57 US gallons) | 
    
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