Sport · 1956
Hummel
MotoLibrary Score
31 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
40 km/h
Engine
49 ccm
Technical Overview
1956 DKW Hummel Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around DKW's sport motorcycle platform, the 1956 DKW Hummel relies on a 49 cc (3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a 6.5:1 compression ratio.
Within MotoLibrary's DKW archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1956 to 1958, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 49.0 ccm (2.99 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Compression 6.5:1
Valves/Cylinder 49
Fuel System Carburettor. Bing
Cooling Air
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 40.0 km/h (24.9 mph)
Chassis
Frame Type Pressed steel
Rear Suspension Swingarm
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Spoked
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