Jawa Perak is a single seater motorcycle, which is the point of being a bobber
Following a long delay, Jawa Motorcycles have stated delivery of their flagship Perak motorcycle in India. The Jawa Perak, a bobber styled cruiser was launched in 2019 (at Rs 1.94 lakhs). It was supposed to be made available for buyers from April 2020 but plans had to be put on hold due to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
Perak is Jawa’s 3rd motorcycle in India. Its launch follows that of the Jawa Classic and Jawa Forty-Two; which were first launched in December 2018 at introductory prices of Rs 1.55 lakhs and Rs 1.64 lakhs. Since its update to BS6 emission standards, prices have been increased to Rs.1.65 lakhs and Rs.1.74 lakhs respectively.
India’s First Jawa Perak with Pillion Seat
After market specialists Verma Automotives have successfully modified a brand new Jawa Perak – From a single seater motorcycle to a twin seater. A notable fact in this modification is that the attachment is removable; quickly changing the motorcycle from a single to a twin-seater and vice versa. Take a look at the video shared by Verma Automotives below.
Jawa Perak modified seat is finished in leather with same brown colour scheme as the rider seat. There are turn indicator lights under both the seats. The video also shows that the modified seat is capable enough to take the weight of the pillion without any issues. When the pillion seat is not needed, the attachment can be removed and bracket folded down for a single seater ride.
Apart from this modification, there are other changes made on this Perak. It gets a foldable side number plate. This can be folded so that it does not break or come in the way of comfortable seating for the pillion rider. Verma Automotives have also modified the exhaust for a deeper and louder sound. They have also fitted the Perak with a new LED headlamp. Apart from these modifications, there are no other changes made.
Jawa Perak Engine
The Jawa Perak gets its power via a BS6 compliant 334cc, single cylinder, SOHC, fuel injected engine offering 30 hp power and 33 Nm torque mated to a 6 speed manual gearbox. It gets 280mm disc brakes at the front and 240mm disc brakes at the rear with dual channel ABS offered as standard. Suspension is via telescopic hydraulic fork in the front and 7 step adjustable mono shock at the rear.
The company has priced the Jawa Perak at Rs.1.94 lakhs, ex-sh. It can be booked at a refundable amount of Rs.10,000 and is also offered via easy financing options. These include offers like 50 percent discount on first 3 instalments, 100 percent funding and special EMIs etc.