Enfield Diesel - Taurus vs Jawa 350 Type 638.5 (with sidecar) (2000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Enfield Diesel - Taurusstacks up against the Jawa 350 Type 638.5 (with sidecar). Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecEnfield Diesel - TaurusJawa 350 Type 638.5 (with sidecar)
Model year20001986
Price
Engine325 cc343 cc
Horsepower7 hp26 hp
Torque15 Nm
Weight175 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brake
Tires3.25-18 / 3.50-18

Enfield Diesel - Taurus vs Jawa 350 Type 638.5 (with sidecar) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Enfield Diesel - Taurus and the Jawa 350 Type 638.5 (with sidecar) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield Diesel - Taurus brings 7 hp in a 175 kg package, while the Jawa 350 Type 638.5 (with sidecar) counters with 26 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: