Positioned in DKW's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1933 DKW Block 175 relies on a 172 cc (10.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 59.0 x 64.0 mm (2.3 x 2.5 inches).
On the scales, the Block 175 measures 95 kg (209 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,255 mm (49.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12.5-liter (3.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 500 km (311 miles) between fill-ups.
Theoretical Range
~500 km (311 mi)
Engine
Displacement172.0 ccm (10.50 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Bore x Stroke59.0 x 64.0 mm (2.3 x 2.5 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Zweihebel-Framo B
IgnitionBattery-
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
