Yamaha Sr500 vs Jawa 350 Standard
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Sr500
Jawa 350 Standard
Horsepower (hp)
32 hp
18 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
24 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
174 kg
155 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
32 hp @ 6,500 rpm
18 hp @ 5,250 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
24 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
174 kg (wet/curb weight)
155 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Sr500
8.0/10
"Rewarding, characterful, and unforgiving — exactly what motorcycling should feel like."
Pros
+Dead simple mechanically
+Timeless minimalist aesthetic
+Strong enthusiast community
Cons
−Kick-start learning curve brutal
−6-volt electrics on earlies
−Heat soak at standstill
Jawa 350 Standard
6.5/10
"Charming urban cruiser, but don't expect performance beyond steady commuting."
Pros
+Distinctive retro styling
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Smooth parallel twin engine
Cons
−Weak power delivery overall
−Soft, vague suspension
−Parts availability regionally patchy