DKW RT350: history, specs, pictures
The DKW RT350S was a twin, two-stroke allround motorcycle produced between 1955 and 1956. It could reach a top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 18.1 HP (13.5 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled twin, two-stroke. A 62.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 348.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 6.3:1 compression ratio.
Drive
The final drive was via chain.
Chassis
It came with a 3.50-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 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 bike weighed just 357.15 pounds (162.0 Kg).
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| Manufacturer | DKW |
|---|---|
| Also called | RT350S, RT 350 S, RT 350 |
| Production | 1955 - 1956 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | twin, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 62.0mm x 58.0mm |
| Top speed | 75 mph (120 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 18.1 HP (13.5 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Battery | 6.3:1 |
| Transmission | Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic Rear: swingarm |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-18 |
| Dimensions | L 81.89 inches (2080 mm) W 25.98 inches (660 mm) H 38.19 inches (970 mm) |
| Seat height | 29.53 inches (750 mm) |
| Weight | 357.15 pounds (162.0 Kg) |
| Fuel consumption | 3.80 liters/100 km (26.3 km/l or 61.90 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The DKW RT350S was a twin, two-stroke Road motorcycle produced by DKW between 1955 and 1956. It could reach a top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 18.1 HP (13.5 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled twin, two-stroke. A 62.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 348.0 cubic centimeters.
Chassis
It came with a 3.50-18 front tire and a 3.50-18 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 bike weighed just 357.15 pounds (162.0 Kg).