DKW Hummel: history, specs, pictures

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The DKW Hummel 155 was a single cylinder, two-stroke allround motorcycle produced between 1956 and 1965. It could reach a top speed of 45 mph (72 km/h).

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. The engine featured a 1.3:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The final drive was via chain.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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 link with coil-over shocks while the rear was equiped with a swingarm with coil-over shocks.

In Media[edit | edit source]

DKW Hummel
Manufacturer
DKW
Also called Hummel 155
Production 1956 - 1965
Class Road
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Top Speed 45 mph (72 km/h)
Fuel System carburetor. bing
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: link with coil-over shocks
Rear: swingarm with coil-over shocks
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Weight
Manuals Service Manual


The DKW Hummel 155 was a single cylinder, two-stroke Road motorcycle produced by DKW between 1956 and 1965. It could reach a top speed of 45 mph (72 km/h).

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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 link with coil-over shocks while the rear was equipped with a swingarm with coil-over shocks.

In Media[edit | edit source]