DKW ZSW500: history, specs, pictures
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| DKW ZSW500 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | ZSW 500 |
| Production | 1928 - 1929 |
| Engine | twin, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 68.0mm x 68.0mm |
| Top Speed | 62 mph (100 km/h) |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Suspension | Rear: none |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.5-27 |
| Rear Tire | 3.85-27 |
| Weight | 297.62 pounds (135.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The DKW ZSW500 was a twin, two-stroke standard produced by DKW between 1928 and 1929. It could reach a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h).
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 493.9 cubic centimeters.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.5-27 front tire and a 3.85-27 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The bike weighed just 297.62 pounds (135.0 Kg).