Jawa 350 OHC Sport vs Honda Shadow 400 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Jawa 350 OHC Sportstacks up against the Honda Shadow 400. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecJawa 350 OHC SportHonda Shadow 400
Model year20232016
Price
Engine397 cc398 cc
Horsepower27 hp31 hp
Torque31 Nm33 Nm
Weight160 kg
Seat height30 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity3.3 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Two-piston calipers, hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-19 / 130/70-18 120/90-17 / 160/80-15

Jawa 350 OHC Sport vs Honda Shadow 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Jawa 350 OHC Sport and the Honda Shadow 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Jawa 350 OHC Sport brings 27 hp in a 160 kg package, while the Honda Shadow 400 counters with 31 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: