Jawa 90 book - 2nd updated edition

The second, updated and expanded edition of the book offers a detailed look at the creation and development of the legendary Jawa 90 motorcycle. Author Zdeno Metzker Sr., who was at the birth of this machine as a designer, describes the entire process from the first drawings in 1965 through the construction of prototypes and operational tests to the introduction into series production. The publication is conceived as an authentic confession that unabashedly discusses technical difficulties, design challenges and behind-the-scenes information from Považské strojírny.

The book breaks down common myths about Czechoslovak motorcycle production and maps the market situation in the late 1960s. Readers will find unique information about the concept of the rotary valve engine, which was one of the most modified units for road and off-road racing. The new edition is supplemented with archive documents from 2017–2024, which clarify, for example, forced payments for the Jawa brand or the lawsuit over the Tatran name. Restorers will appreciate the exact dates of the introduction of design changes into production, wiring diagrams including contactless ignition, and rich visual material with an emphasis on preserving the identity of the original creators.

Designed for motorcycles:

• Jawa 90 - Roadster, Cross
• Manet - UR 50 (Unified Series)
• Mistral - VM-238
• SK-90 - sports and competition modifications
• SK-50 - 50 cc competition motorcycle
• SK-100 - prototype with dosing pump

Parameters:

• Author: Zdeno Metzker
• Language: Slovak
• Binding: paperback
• Number of pages: 276
• Printing: full color
• Release year: 2024
• Size: 225 x 170 mm