DKW Block 500: history, specs, pictures
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DKW Block 500 | |
Manufacturer | |
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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.