DKW RT350

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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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