DKW Block 175: history, specs, pictures

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DKW Block 175
Manufacturer
DKW
Production 1933
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 59.0mm x 64.0mm
Fuel System carburetor. zweihebel-framo b
Ignition battery-
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Rear: none
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3-25
Rear Tire 3-25
Wheelbase 49.41 inches (1255 mm)
Weight 95.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 2.50 liters/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The DKW Block 175 was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by DKW in 1933.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 59.0mm bore x 64.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 172.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3-25 front tire and a 3-25 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The Block 175 was fitted with a 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 49.41 inches (1255 mm) long.