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The '''DKW RT250VS''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke sport [[motorcycle]] produced between 1952 and 1957. It could reach a top speed of 74 mph (119 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 13.81 HP (10.3 KW) @ 4650 RPM.   
The '''DKW RT250VS''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke sport [[motorcycle]] produced between 1952 and 1957. It could reach a top speed of 74 mph (119 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 13.81 HP (10.3 KW) @ 4650 RPM.   


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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/town-without-pity#dkw-rt250 Town Without Pity]
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[[Category:DKW motorcycles]]
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]]
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{{Motorcycle
|name            = DKW RT250
|aka              = RT2501, RT 250 1, RT2502, RT 250 2, RT250VS, RT 250 VS, RT250S, RT 250 S
|manufacturer    = DKW
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1952 - 1957
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine          = single cylinder, two-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 70.0mm x 74.0mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 74 mph (119 km/h)
|power            = 13.81 HP (10.3 KW) @ 4650RPM
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = carburetor. bing
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 4-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic <br>
Rear: swingarm
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.25-18}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.25-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      = 341.72 pounds (155.0 Kg)
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption = 2.80 liters/100 km (35.7 km/l or 84.01 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[DKW]] RT250VS''' was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by [[DKW]] between 1952 and 1957. It could reach a top speed of 74 mph (119 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 13.81 HP (10.3 KW) @ 4650 RPM. 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, two-stroke. A 70.0mm [[bore]] x 74.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 244.0 cubic centimeters. 
==Drive==
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.25-18 front [[tire]] and a 3.25-18 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 swingarm. The RT250VS was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 341.72 pounds (155.0 Kg). 
==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/town-without-pity#dkw-rt250 Town Without Pity]
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