DKW RT250: history, specs, pictures
The DKW RT250VS was a single cylinder, two-stroke sport motorcycle produced between 1952 and 1957. It could reach a top speed of 74 mph (119 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 13.81 HP (10.3 KW) @ 4650 RPM.
EngineEdit
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 70.0mm bore x 74.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 244.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 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 RT250VS was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 341.72 pounds (155.0 Kg).
In MediaEdit
| DKW RT250 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | RT2501, RT 250 1, RT2502, RT 250 2, RT250VS, RT 250 VS, RT250S, RT 250 S |
| Production | 1952 - 1957 |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 70.0mm x 74.0mm |
| Top Speed | 74 mph (119 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 13.81 HP (10.3 KW) @ 4650RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. bing |
| 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 | 3.25-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.25-18 |
| Weight | 341.72 pounds (155.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.80 liters/100 km (35.7 km/l or 84.01 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The DKW RT250VS was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by DKW between 1952 and 1957. It could reach a top speed of 74 mph (119 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 13.81 HP (10.3 KW) @ 4650 RPM.
EngineEdit
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 70.0mm bore x 74.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 244.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 3.25-18 front tire and a 3.25-18 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 RT250VS was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 341.72 pounds (155.0 Kg).