DKW NZ500: history, specs, pictures
The DKW NZ500 was a twin, two-stroke allround motorcycle produced between 1939 and 1941. It could reach a top speed of 71 mph (115 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 18.1 HP (13.5 KW) @ 4200 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled twin, two-stroke. A 64.0mm bore x 76.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 489.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The final drive was via chain.
Chassis
It came with a 3.5-19 front tire and a 3.5-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The bike weighed just 429.9 pounds (195.0 Kg).
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'DKW NZ500' | |
Manufacturer | [[DKW]] |
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Also called | NZ 500 |
Production | 1939 - 1941 |
Class | [[:Category:Road motorcycles|Road]] [[Category:Road motorcycles]] |
Engine | twin, two-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 64.0mm x 76.0mm |
Top Speed | 71 mph (115 km/h) |
Horsepower | 18.1 HP (13.5 KW) @ 4200RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor |
Transmission | Final Drive: chain |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 3.5-19 |
Rear Tire | 3.5-19 |
Weight | 429.9 pounds (195.0 Kg) (dry), |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The DKW NZ500 was a twin, two-stroke Road motorcycle produced by DKW between 1939 and 1941. It could reach a top speed of 71 mph (115 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 18.1 HP (13.5 KW) @ 4200 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled twin, two-stroke. A 64.0mm bore x 76.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 489.0 cubic centimeters.
Chassis
It came with a 3.5-19 front tire and a 3.5-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The bike weighed just 429.9 pounds (195.0 Kg).