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{{Motorcycle
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|name            = '''DKW Block 500'''
|name            = DKW Block 500
|aka              =  
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|manufacturer    = [[DKW]]
|manufacturer    = DKW
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|production      = 1933
|production      = 1933

Latest revision as of 21:06, 23 November 2019


DKW Block 500
Manufacturer
DKW
Production 1933
Engine
twin, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 68.0mm x 68.0mm
Top Speed 71 mph (115 km/h)
Fuel System carburetor. zweihebel-framo b
Ignition battery-dynastar
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Rear: none
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.5-26
Rear Tire 3.5-26
Weight 180.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 5.00 liters/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The DKW Block 500 was a twin, two-stroke standard produced by DKW in 1933. It could reach a top speed of 71 mph (115 km/h).

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled twin, two-stroke. A 68.0mm bore x 68.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 493.9 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

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 Block 500 was fitted with a 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters) fuel tank.