Editing Simson S51

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{{Motorcycle
|name             = Simson S 51
|photo=simson-s-51-1980-1988-3.jpg
|aka              = S51 B1-4, S51 n
|manufacturer     = Simson
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1980
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Scooter
|engine           = Single Cylinder, 2 Stroke
|bore_stroke      = 38.0mm x 44.0mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 50 mph (80 km/h)
|power            = 3.75 HP (2.8 KW) @ 5500RPM
|torque           = 3.69 ft/lbs (5.0 Nm) @ 4800RPM
|fuel_system      = Carburetor
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       =
|battery          =
|transmission     = Gear box: 3-Speed <br>
Final Drive: Chain <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: Telescopic forks <br>
Rear: Roller with spring legs
|brakes           =Front: Drum <br>Rear: Drum
|front_tire       = {{tire|2.75-16R}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|2.75-16R}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 47.6 inches (1209 mm)
|length           = 74.41 inches (1890 mm)
|width            = 34.61 inches (879 mm)
|height           =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight       = 189.6 pounds (86.0 Kg)
|wet_weight       =
|fuel_capacity    = 2.3 Gallon (8.70 Liters)
|oil_capacity     =
|fuel_consumption = 2.00 liters/100 km (50.0 km/l or 117.61 mpg)
|turning_radius   =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[Simson]] S 51''' was a Single Cylinder, 2 Stroke Naked [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Simson]] in 1980. Max [[torque]] was 3.69 ft/lbs (5.0 Nm) @ 4800 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 3.75 HP (2.8 KW) @ 5500 RPM.  

==Drive==
The bike has a 3 or 4-Speed transmission.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 2.75-16R front [[tire]] and a 2.75-16R rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Roller with spring legs. The wheelbase was 47.6 inches (1209 mm) long.  

==1980 - 1988 Simson S 51==
[[File:simson-s-51-1980-1988-3.jpg|600px|1980 - 1988 Simson S 51]]
[[File:simson-s-51-1980-1988-2.jpg|600px|1980 - 1988 Simson S 51]]
[[File:simson-s-51-1980-1988-1.jpg|600px|1980 - 1988 Simson S 51]]
[[File:simson-s-51-1980-1988-0.jpg|600px|1980 - 1988 Simson S 51]]

The production of the S51 was started in 1980. The most noticeable changes were the use of a completely redesigned, compact engine with a wide range of technical innovations and great variability. With this state-of-the-art 3-horsepower engine with 3- or 4-speed gearbox, A 10% reduction in fuel consumption is achieved, and the noise and exhaust emission limit values according to ECE are still undercut. Further essential details were a plate spring clutch as well as a completely new kickstarter device.

[[Category:Simson motorcycles]]
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]]