| Attribute | Adler M 250 S 1954 × | DKW RT 250 2 1953 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1954 | 1953 |
| Make | Adler | DKW |
| Model | Adler M 250 S | DKW RT 250 2 |
| Category | Allround | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Bing |
| Displacement (cm³) | 247 | 244 |
| Power (kw) | 11.7 | 10.3 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 54 | 70 |
| Stroke (mm) | 54 | 64 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate | - |
| Compression | 5.8:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Two schock | None |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 180 | 160 |
| Frame type | Semi double cradle | - |
| Front tyre | - | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tyre | - | 3.25-19 |
| Seat | Single | Single |
| Wheels | - | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 135 | 143 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0867 | 0.072 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 116 | 108 |