What is the ground clearance of Jawa Motorcycles 42, will it be a big problem - 42?

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Suriya · Accepted Answer

The suspension system is so poor that when you sit on the bike you'll feel the travel of suspension. Thereby the ground clearance also reduces. The company information may be 165mm but while sitting on bike you feel it's much below than classic 350.( may be less than 135).

Nandakishor · Answer

Jawa 42 has a ground clearance of 165 mm. But its still a big problem. you cant even go through a bumped road because it will hit on the road. If you are riding with guys behind you will obviously hit your stands on the road. It's the worst issue am having.

Ashokkumarbali · Answer

Is that really 165mm ?I am asking this because classic 350 ground clearance is 135mm and it's very comfortable than jawa 42 165 mm clearance?please provide correct information. I think on paper info is incorrect.

Sourav · Answer

That's a preload issue bro. You need to set the sag according to the weight you're carrying on the bike. Ideally the suspension should compress by 10% of the travel with the bike's weight and 30-35% when the bike is fully loaded with rider/rider+pillion or luggage.

Avees · Answer

Ground clearance of jawa is a joke. Even on corners it will scrape. And next comes the hard seat,hard suspension,hard clutch will ruin your satisfaction. It's not a VFM bike in any aspect compared with competition.

Suriya · Answer

The company mentions 165mm but with driver practically measuring it is around 120mm. which is very much less than classic 350.

Hari · Answer

Ground clearance is big problem in this bike.. Rest of ok

Ravi · Answer

165 MM

Hari · Answer

No it's fake

Pradeep · Answer

Rear Suspension is very hard

Max Power	: 27.32 PS @ 7500 rpm
Gear Box	: 6 Speed
Tyre Type	: Tubeless
Kerb Weight	: 182 Kg
Max Torque	: 26.84 Nm @ 5800 rpm

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