DKW RT175: history, specs, pictures
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).
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| 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).