LOT 517

Offered from The Forshaw Speedway Collection c.1975 Jawa Model 890/1 Speedway Racing Motorcycle Frame no. N-2360 Engine no. 10559

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Lot 517

Offered from The Forshaw Speedway Collection, c.1975 Jawa Model 890/1 Speedway Racing Motorcycle
Frame no. N-2360 Engine no. 10559

The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|16 October 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

Offered from The Forshaw Speedway Collection
c.1975 Jawa Model 890/1 Speedway Racing Motorcycle
Frame no. N-2360
Engine no. 10559

Jawa produced the two valve 890 machine until the later 1970s when they had no alternative but to develop a four valve version to meet the challenge of Weslake who had moved the goal posts by introducing their four valve engine in 1975. Ivan Mauger won his first world title in 1968 with Jawa and remained faithful to the marque for 13 years before finally changing to Weslake. Despite all their success Jawa took some time to become fully universal and widespread in the sport. JAP remained all too visible for a long time well into the later 1970s particularly with the up and coming teams. An oil in frame model, this Jawa 890/1 still retains its banana seat and is later than Lot 528. It is not known when it was acquired for the collection but it is a well presented restored example. The mechanical condition is not known and therefore we recommend re-commissioning and/or restoration to a greater or lesser extent.
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