DKW SB500: history, specs, pictures
The DKW SB500A was a twin, two-stroke allround motorcycle produced between 1934 and 1939. It could reach a top speed of 71 mph (115 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 4000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled twin, two-stroke. A 68.0mm bore x 68.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 494.0 cubic centimeters. The engine featured a 5.7:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The final drive was via chain. Power was moderated via the foot-operated.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.5-19 front tire and a 3.5-19 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 girder fork coil spring while the rear was equiped with a rigid-. The SB500A was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 363.76 pounds (165.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.53 inches (1385 mm) long.
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| DKW SB500 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | SB500A, SB 500A, SB 500 |
| Production | 1934 - 1939 |
| Class | Sidecar |
| Engine | twin, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 68.0mm x 68.0mm |
| Top Speed | 71 mph (115 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 4000RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. amal |
| Transmission | Final Drive: chain Clutch: foot-operated |
| Suspension | Front: girder fork coil spring Rear: rigid |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.5-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.5-19 |
| Wheelbase | 54.53 inches (1385 mm) |
| Length | 83.66 inches (2125 mm) |
| Seat Height | 26.57 inches (675 mm) |
| Weight | 363.76 pounds (165.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.50 liters/100 km (28.6 km/l or 67.21 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The DKW SB500 was a twin, two-stroke Sidecar motorcycle produced by DKW between 1934 and 1939. It could reach a top speed of 71 mph (115 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 4000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled twin, two-stroke. A 68.0mm bore x 68.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 493.9 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the foot-operated.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.5-19 front tire and a 3.5-19 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 girder fork coil spring while the rear was equipped with a rigid. The SB500 was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 363.76 pounds (165.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.53 inches (1385 mm) long.