DKW Hobby Luxus: history, specs, pictures
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| DKW Hobby Luxus | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1954 - 1957 |
| Engine | single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 45.0mm x 47.0mm |
| Top Speed | 37 mph (60 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 2.95 HP (2.2 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. bing |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 2.50-16 |
| Rear Tire | 2.50-16 |
| Weight | 176.37 pounds (80.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The DKW Hobby Luxus was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by DKW between 1954 and 1957. It could reach a top speed of 37 mph (60 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 2.95 HP (2.2 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 45.0mm bore x 47.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 74.0 cubic centimeters.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 2.50-16 front tire and a 2.50-16 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 176.37 pounds (80.0 Kg).