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Business News/ Videos / Photo essay: The romance of the Jawa

Photo essay: The romance of the Jawa

In the land of the Royal Enfield, a small army of petrolheads continue their love affair with a motorcycle brand born in Prague

Jawa motorcycles were launched in 1961 by Mysore-based Ideal Jawa (India) Ltd in collaboration with Jawa Ltd, headquartered in the then Czechoslovakia.

1/13Jawa motorcycles were launched in 1961 by Mysore-based Ideal Jawa (India) Ltd in collaboration with Jawa Ltd, headquartered in the then Czechoslovakia.

Bikers getting registered to take part in the International Jawa and Yezdi day.

2/13Bikers getting registered to take part in the International Jawa and Yezdi day.

The BJYMC was trying to make it to the Limca Book of Records by having the most Jawa and Yezdi bikes together at an event.

3/13The BJYMC was trying to make it to the Limca Book of Records by having the most Jawa and Yezdi bikes together at an event.

The Yezdi CL II 1987 model with side car.

4/13The Yezdi CL II 1987 model with side car.

The Yezdi 250 Road King 1994 model, given away in a lucky draw.

5/13The Yezdi 250 Road King 1994 model, given away in a lucky draw.

The 125 hand gear-changer, twin-port single-cylinder 1937 Jawa CZ.

6/13The 125 hand gear-changer, twin-port single-cylinder 1937 Jawa CZ.

Some Jawa enthusiasts even bring their families along to join in the celebration.

7/13Some Jawa enthusiasts even bring their families along to join in the celebration.

(From left) Basavaraj, 54, and Deepak K., 44, have completed a world tour on their Road Kings.

8/13(From left) Basavaraj, 54, and Deepak K., 44, have completed a world tour on their Road Kings.

Jawa motorcycles were quite popular because of their reliability and low maintenence costs.

9/13Jawa motorcycles were quite popular because of their reliability and low maintenence costs.

Shankar S. (centre) displays his collection. (From left) a Jawa BML 477 125cc, 1942 model, a 250cc 1953 Jawa Perak type 11, a 1958 Cezeta 175cc.

10/13Shankar S. (centre) displays his collection. (From left) a Jawa BML 477 125cc, 1942 model, a 250cc 1953 Jawa Perak type 11, a 1958 Cezeta 175cc.

The organizing committee for the 13th International Jawa and Yezdi day.

11/13The organizing committee for the 13th International Jawa and Yezdi day.

A Yezdi 250 Road King with a custom paint job.

12/13A Yezdi 250 Road King with a custom paint job.

Around 700 Jawa and Yezdi motorcycles, restored by passionate mechanics, are currently found on the streets of Bengaluru. Photos by Hemant Mishra/Mint

13/13Around 700 Jawa and Yezdi motorcycles, restored by passionate mechanics, are currently found on the streets of Bengaluru. Photos by Hemant Mishra/Mint

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