East Meets West

Thanks to the International Six Days’ Trial, this Eastern Bloc motorcycle became the preferred ride for the Swedish Army in the 1960s

‘The design of the motorcycle was simple and effective’

Czech company Jawa-CZ developed and tested their ISDT bikes to showcase their engineering and design prowess. They impressed the Swedish Army
Rear lighting and reflector are simple but clear; note the attention to detail in the depression in the exhaust silencer to accommodate the battery cover in order to keep the exhaust in a high position

ACROSS THE DIVIDE: SWEDEN, CZECHOSLOVAKIA AND THE COLD WAR IN THE 1960S

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