Jawa importer F2 Motorcycles has launched the Sportard, a complete departure for the Czechs, who for decades have depended on sales of their venerable two-stroke twins. The Sportard (launched on its home market in 2010) is based around Yamaha XT660 engine and electrics, but with many other parts made in-house by Jawa, including the frame, wheels, silencers, bodywork and even the brakes.
Although styled as supermoto, the Sportard is billed by F2 as an all-rounder, with options including hard luggage, a tall screen and Continental TKC 80 knobblies. Retail price is £6795, but F2 proprietor David Angel told BDN there are no plans to recruit dealers.