DKW RT175
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).