Honda CB250 Super Sport vs Jawa Californian 250 (1968)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB250 Super Sportstacks up against the Jawa Californian 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB250 Super SportJawa Californian 250
Model year19681968
Price
Engine248 cc248 cc
Horsepower22 hp16 hp
Weight153 kg128 kg
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.75-18 / 2.75-18 3.25-19 / 3.25-19

Honda CB250 Super Sport vs Jawa Californian 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB250 Super Sport and the Jawa Californian 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB250 Super Sport brings 22 hp in a 153 kg package, while the Jawa Californian 250 counters with 16 hp at 128 kg.

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: