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The '''DKW RT175VS''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke sport [[motorcycle]] produced between 1950 and 1958. It could reach a top speed of 63 mph (101 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 9.39 HP (7.0 KW) @ 5000 RPM. | The '''DKW RT175VS''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke sport [[motorcycle]] produced between 1950 and 1958. It could reach a top speed of 63 mph (101 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 9.39 HP (7.0 KW) @ 5000 RPM. | ||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/wilde-wasser#dkw-rt175 Wilde Wasser] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/wilde-wasser#dkw-rt175 Wilde Wasser] | ||
[[Category:DKW motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] | |||
{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''DKW RT175''' | |||
|image = | |||
|aka = RT175W, RT 175 W, RT 175, RT175S, RT 175 S, RT175VS, RT 175 VS | |||
|manufacturer = [[DKW]] | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1950 - 1958 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = | |||
|engine = single cylinder, two-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 62.0mm x 58.0mm | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed = 63 mph (101 km/h) | |||
|power = 9.39 HP (7.0 KW) @ 5000RPM | |||
|torque = | |||
|fuel_system = carburettor. bing | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = 1.3:1 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 4-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: telescopic <br> | |||
Rear: swingarm | |||
|brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3-18}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|3-18}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = 77.13 inches (1959 mm) | |||
|width = 25.98 inches (660 mm) | |||
|height = 34.65 inches (880 mm) | |||
|seat_height = 25.98 inches (660 mm) | |||
|dry_weight = 286.6 pounds (130.0 Kg) | |||
|wet_weight = | |||
|fuel_capacity = 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
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|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
The '''[[DKW]] RT175VS''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by [[DKW]] between 1950 and 1958. It could reach a top speed of 63 mph (101 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 9.39 HP (7.0 KW) @ 5000 RPM. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, two-stroke. A 62.0mm [[bore]] x 58.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 174.0 cubic centimeters. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 3-18 front [[tire]] and a 3-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The RT175VS was fitted with a 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 286.6 pounds (130.0 Kg). | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/a-time-to-love-and-a-time-to-die#dkw-rt175 A Time to Love and a Time to Die] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/wilde-wasser#dkw-rt175 Wilde Wasser] | |||
[[Category:standard motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:DKW motorcycles]] | [[Category:DKW motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] | [[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] | ||
Revision as of 19:10, 24 May 2019
The DKW RT175VS was a single cylinder, two-stroke sport motorcycle produced between 1950 and 1958. It could reach a top speed of 63 mph (101 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 9.39 HP (7.0 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 62.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 174.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 1.3:1 compression ratio.
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.
Chassis
It came with a 3-18 front tire and a 3-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equiped with a swingarm. The RT175VS was fitted with a 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 286.6 pounds (130.0 Kg).
In Media
| Manufacturer | DKW |
|---|---|
| Also called | RT175W, RT 175 W, RT 175, RT175S, RT 175 S, RT175VS, RT 175 VS |
| Production | 1950 - 1958 |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 62.0mm x 58.0mm |
| Top speed | 63 mph (101 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 9.39 HP (7.0 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel system | carburettor. bing |
| Battery | 1.3:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic Rear: swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3-18 |
| Dimensions | L 77.13 inches (1959 mm) W 25.98 inches (660 mm) H 34.65 inches (880 mm) |
| Seat height | 25.98 inches (660 mm) |
| Weight | 286.6 pounds (130.0 Kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The DKW RT175VS was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by DKW between 1950 and 1958. It could reach a top speed of 63 mph (101 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 9.39 HP (7.0 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 62.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 174.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 3-18 front tire and a 3-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm. The RT175VS was fitted with a 2.51 Gallon (9.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 286.6 pounds (130.0 Kg).