DKW RT200: history, specs, pictures
The DKW RT200S was a single cylinder, two-stroke sport motorcycle produced between 1951 and 1958. It could reach a top speed of 61 mph (98 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 10.73 HP (8.0 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 68.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 197.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 6.3:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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 RT200S was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 288.81 pounds (131.0 Kg).
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| DKW RT200 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | RT 200H, RT2002, RT 200 2, RT200VS, RT 200 VS, RT200S, RT 200 S, RT200H, RT 200 |
| Production | 1951 - 1958 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 68.0mm x 58.0mm |
| Top Speed | 61 mph (98 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 10.73 HP (8.0 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| 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 |
| Weight | 288.81 pounds (131.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.40 liters/100 km (41.7 km/l or 98.01 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The DKW RT200S was a single cylinder, two-stroke Road motorcycle produced by DKW between 1951 and 1958. It could reach a top speed of 61 mph (98 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 10.73 HP (8.0 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 68.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 197.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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 RT200S was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 288.81 pounds (131.0 Kg).