Enfield Taurus Diesel vs Jawa 350 Type 638.5 (with sidecar) (2001)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Enfield Taurus Dieselstacks 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
| Spec | Enfield Taurus Diesel | Jawa 350 Type 638.5 (with sidecar) |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2001 | 1986 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 325 cc | 343 cc |
| Horsepower | 7 hp | 26 hp |
| Torque | 15 Nm | — |
| Weight | 175 kg | — |
| Seat height | 30 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 3.8 L | 4.5 L |
| Fuel type | diesel | petrol |
| Transmission | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake | Expanding brake |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake | Expanding brake |
| Tires | 90/90-19 / 100/90-19 | 3.25-18 / 3.50-18 |
Enfield Taurus Diesel vs Jawa 350 Type 638.5 (with sidecar) — which should you buy?
Picking between the Enfield Taurus Diesel and the Jawa 350 Type 638.5 (with sidecar) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Enfield Taurus Diesel 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: