Jawa 500

This book by an experienced expert introduces the reader to the development of Jawa four-stroke motorcycles in the prestigious five-hundred class. The most powerful Jawa products will be presented, from the pre-war Jawa 500 OHV - Rumpál through the Jawa 500 OHC touring machines from the 1950s to the latest Jawa 824.

A separate chapter is devoted to road, off-road and flat track racing specials. The publication contains a rich photo documentation, detailed technical data for each type, as well as advice on servicing and repairing motorcycles. The book also includes brief biographies of the most famous Jawa designers.