Attribute | ![]() DKW RT 250 2 1955 × | ![]() Velocette Valiant 1960 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1955 | 1960 |
Make | DKW | Velocette |
Model | DKW RT 250 2 | Velocette Valiant |
Category | Sport | Allround |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing | Carburettor |
Displacement (cm³) | 244 | 192 |
Power (kw) | 10.3 | 8.8 |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Bore (mm) | 70 | 50 |
Stroke (mm) | 64 | 49 |
Fuel control | - | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Compression | - | 8.0:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Telescopic | Hydralic telescopic forks |
Rear suspension | None | Twin shock |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter (mm) | 160 | 130 |
Front tyre | 3.25-19 | - |
Rear tyre | 3.25-19 | - |
Seat | - | Dual seat |
Wheels | - | Spoked |
Dimensions | ||
Dry weight (kg) | 143 | 116 |
Power/weight ratio | 0.072 | 0.0759 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 108 | 110 |
Fuel capacity (l) | - | 12 |