Norton Commander vs Jawa 650 OHC Sport (2024)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Norton Commanderstacks up against the Jawa 650 OHC Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNorton CommanderJawa 650 OHC Sport
Model year19922024
Price
Engine588 cc644 cc
Horsepower85 hp
Torque50 Nm
Weight171 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/90-18 / 120/90-18 100/90-19 / 130/90-18

Norton Commander vs Jawa 650 OHC Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Norton Commander and the Jawa 650 OHC Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Norton Commander brings 85 hp, while the Jawa 650 OHC Sport counters with its own power figure at 171 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: