DKW Schüttoff: history, specs, pictures

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DKW Schüttoff
Manufacturer
DKW
Also called Schüttoff JS500, Schüttoff JS 500
Production 1930 - 1932
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 80.0mm x 99.0mm
Top Speed 42 mph (68 km/h)
Fuel System carburetor
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: rigid
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.5-26
Rear Tire 3.5-26
Weight 330.69 pounds (150.0 Kg) (dry),
Manuals Service Manual


The DKW Schüttoff JS500 was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by DKW between 1930 and 1932. It could reach a top speed of 42 mph (68 km/h).

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 80.0mm bore x 99.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a sidevalves.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.5-26 front tire and a 3.5-26 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 equipped with a rigid. The bike weighed just 330.69 pounds (150.0 Kg).