| Attribute | DKW SB 500A 1936 × | DKW SB 500A 1935 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1936 | 1935 |
| Make | DKW | DKW |
| Model | DKW SB 500A | DKW SB 500A |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke | Twin, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing | Carburettor. Bing |
| Engine details | Combined two 247cc cylinders on a single block | Combined two 247cc cylinders on a single block |
| Displacement (cm³) | 494 | 494 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 68 | 68 |
| Stroke (mm) | 68 | 68 |
| Greenhouse gases | 81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Clutch | Foot-operated | Foot-operated-oil bath multidisc |
| Compression | 5.7:1 | 5.7:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Girder fork coil spring | Girder fork coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Rigid- | Rigid- |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 200 |
| Front tyre | 3.50-19 | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-19 | 3.50-19 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Light | Twin headlights | Twin headlights |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,385 | 1,385 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 235 | 235 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,125 | 2,125 |
| Seat height (mm) | 675 | 675 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 115 | 115 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13 | 13 |