DKW RT250: history, specs, pictures

From CycleChaos
Jump to navigation Jump to search

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. The final drive was via chain.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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).

In Media[edit | edit source]

DKW RT250
Manufacturer
DKW
Also called RT2501, RT 250 1, RT2502, RT 250 2, RT250VS, RT 250 VS, RT250S, RT 250 S
Production 1952 - 1957
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 70.0mm x 74.0mm
Top Speed 74 mph (119 km/h)
Horsepower 13.81 HP (10.3 KW) @ 4650RPM
Fuel System carburetor. bing
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed
Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: swingarm
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 3.25-18
Rear Tire 3.25-18
Weight 341.72 pounds (155.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 2.80 liters/100 km (35.7 km/l or 84.01 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The DKW RT250VS was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by DKW 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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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 equipped 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).

In Media[edit | edit source]