Attribute | ![]() DKW RT 175 VS 1958 × | ![]() DKW RT 175 S 1956 × |
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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 |