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.
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. The final drive was via chain.
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 equiped 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).