Zweirad-Union RT125: history, specs, pictures

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Zweirad-Union RT125
Manufacturer
Also called RT 125, RT125E, RT 125 E
Production 1970 - 1972
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 54.0mm x 54.0mm
Top Speed 75 mph (120 km/h)
Horsepower 16.63 HP (12.4 KW) @ 4500RPM
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed
Final Drive: chain
Brakes Front: expanding brake
Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire 2.75-17
Rear Tire 3.00-17
Weight 108.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Zweirad-Union RT125E was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Zweirad-Union between 1970 and 1972. It could reach a top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 16.63 HP (12.4 KW) @ 4500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 54.0mm bore x 54.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 124.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a port control.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.75-17 front tire and a 3.00-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The RT125E was fitted with a 2.77 Gallon (10.50 Liters) fuel tank.