Classic Legends, a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra has finally recuperated the iconic classic Jawa brand by introducing three new Jawa motorcycles on Thursday at an event in Mumbai. Dubbed as Jawa, Jawa Forty Two and Perak, the first two motorcycles will be made available for sale by early next year. However, the third motorcycle will be available for sale later on. These new motorcycles from Classic Legends are offered in the mid-priced segment, which is dominated by Royal Enfield. New Jawa 300cc Motorcycles LIVE Updates: Jawa & Jawa Forty Two Launched in India.
Jawa 300cc motorcycle is priced at Rs 1.64 lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi), Jawa Forty Two motorcycle costs Rs 1.55 lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi). However, the Jawa Forty Two is priced at Rs 1.89 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
Jawa and Jawa Forty Two motorcycle are powered by a 293cc, single-cylinder, liquid cooled BS-VI compliant motor that can produce 27bhp of maximum power and 28Nm of peak torque. Jawa Perak, on the other hand, gets a 334cc, liquid cooled, single cylinder, DOHC motor, which can make 30bhp and 31Nm of torque. The booking will open at a subsequent date.
Mr. Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group said, "It's rare to get an opportunity to resurrect a legend. Jawa is an authentic and iconic brand that represents the desire and yearning in all of us for freedom and adventure.”
Mr. Anupam Thareja, Founder, Classic Legends Pvt Ltd. and Founder and Managing Partner, Phi Capital, said, ‘Jawa Motorcycles has enjoyed a huge fan following and generations have relished riding these iconic motorcycles. Modern classics are becoming more and more popular since people today are looking for character, style and fun. We are excited about the new Jawa Motorcycles that we have unveiled here today. Jawa 300 Classic Official Teaser Video Released: Top 5 Things To Know About Royal Enfield Classic 350 Rival
Mr. Boman Irani, Chairman & Managing Director, Rustomjee Group said, ‘It is a proud moment for me and my family that Jawa Motorcycles is making a comeback. The brand was first introduced in the country by my father and went on to define an era that not just pervaded a motorcycle cult but also popular culture & cinema that got the nation together. We are certain that Jawa will receive as much love as it had got in the past and will appeal to the seasoned motorcycles aficionados and the millennials alike.”
Mr. Ashish Joshi, Chief Executive Officer, Classic Legends Pvt. Ltd. said, “It is indeed a historic moment and we are happy to bring Jawa back in India. This seems like the right timing to have come up with this range of motorcycles, as the Indian premium motorcycle market is not only growing but also evolving in consumer tastes and preferences. We are quite upbeat to offer these classics to the motorcycle enthusiasts in the country.”
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