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2008Jawa-CZ 125 Travel

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The 2008 Jawa-CZ 125 Travel is a lightweight sport commuter designed for budget-conscious riders seeking reliable everyday transportation. Its compact 124cc single-cylinder engine delivers modest performance suited to urban riding and casual touring. Known for affordability and simplicity, this air-cooled machine offers practical 5-speed handling with minimal maintenance demands.

Capacity: 124.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 115.0 kg
Seat height: 820 mm
Power: 12.6 HP (9.3 kW) @ 8200 RPM

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What’s new for the 2008 Jawa-CZ 125 Travel

vs the 2007

Spec	2007	2008
Top speed	115.0 km/h (71.5 mph)	95.0 km/h (59.0 mph)
Dry weight	95.0 kg (209.4 pounds)	115.0 kg (253.5 pounds)
Front suspension	Telescopic forks 150mm	Telescopic forks 150 mm
Rear suspension	Telescopic units 80mm	Hydraulic telescopic 70 mm

Other years 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail25%

Cornering40%

City riding60%

Daily riding55%

Touring40%

Two-up35%

Track10%

Best for: It's built for light commuting and easy neighborhood or rural riding rather than any kind of serious performance use.
Built for: It has an old-school, unpretentious charm with modest performance and straightforward mechanicals.
Not ideal for: It's not for riders seeking real touring range, highway speed, or two-up comfort over long distances.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 820mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2008 Jawa-CZ 125 Travel, with a relaxed knee angle of around 120 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 124.0 ccm
Power: 12.6 HP (9.3 kW) @ 8200 RPM
Torque: 9.2 Nm (0.9 kgf-m)
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1096 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 56.5 x 49.5 mm
Compression: 9.0:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Performance

Top speed: 95.0 km/h (59.0 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1370 mm
Seat height: 820 mm
Dry weight: 115.0 kg
Wet weight: 131.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 17.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 2.80 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Steel
Front suspension: Telescopic forks 150 mm
Rear suspension: Hydraulic telescopic 70 mm
Front wheel travel: 150 mm
Rear wheel travel: 70 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 265 mm
Rear brakes: Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter: 160 mm
Front tyre: 3.00-18
Rear tyre: 3.50-16

Other

Color options: Red, blue

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2006	2008	2009	2011	2012
Capacity	124 cc	124 cc	124 cc	124 cc	124 cc
Dry weight	115 kg	115 kg	115 kg	115 kg	115 kg
Seat height	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm	820 mm
Fuel capacity	13.5 L	17 L	17 L	17 L	17 L