| Attribute | DKW RT 175 VS 1958 × | DKW RT 175 S 1956 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1958 | 1956 |
| Make | DKW | DKW |
| Model | DKW RT 175 VS | DKW RT 175 S |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 174 | 174 |
| Power (kw) | 7 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 62 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 58 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Compression | 1.3:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Swingarm | Swingarm |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 3-18 | 3-18 |
| Rear tyre | 3-18 | 3-18 |
| Seat | Dual | - |
| Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 101 | 94 |