The Adler MB 250 was a air-cooled, two-stroke, twin cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by Adler in 1956. Claimed horsepower was 15.96 HP (11.9 KW) @ 5600 RPM. It was later copied by Yamaha in the Yamaha YD-1.
'Adler MB 250' | |
Manufacturer | [[Adler]] |
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Production | 1956 |
Class | [[:Category:Classic motorcycles|Classic]] [[Category:Classic motorcycles]] |
Engine | air-cooled, two-stroke, twin cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 53.3mm x 53.3mm |
Compression ratio | 5.75:1 |
Horsepower | 15.96 HP (11.9 KW) @ 5600RPM |
Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: leading link fork Rear: adjustable plunger dual shocks |
Brakes | Front: 180mm diameter Rear: 180mm diameter |
Front Tire | 3.25 x 16 |
Rear Tire | 3.25 x 16 |
Wheelbase | 49.49 inches (1257 mm) |
Length | 77.52 inches (1969 mm) |
Width | 25.59 inches (650 mm) |
Weight | 135.0 kg (wet) |
Related | Adler MB250S Adler MB250RS, Yamaha YD-1 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
A 53.3mm bore x 53.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 247.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 3.25 x 16 front tire and a 3.25 x 16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 180mm diameter in the front and a 180mm diameter in the rear. The front suspension was a leading link fork while the rear was equipped with a adjustable plunger dual shocks. The wheelbase was 49.49 inches (1257 mm) long.
1956 Adler MB 250
The 1955 Adler MB 250 is a middle-weight machine suitable for daily commuting inside the urban jungle. It boasts superior comfort levels (for it's time), thanks to a high-end suspension package, composed of a leading link fork, and twin plunger shocks. It also sports an air-cooled, two-stroke, 247cc, twin cylinder powerplant paired to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 16 horsepower at 5600 rpm.