Sport · 1956
RT 175 S
MotoLibrary Score
39 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
94 km/h
Engine
174 ccm
Technical Overview
1956 DKW RT 175 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around DKW's sport motorcycle platform, the 1956 DKW RT 175 S relies on a 174 cc (10.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 62.0 x 58.0 mm (2.4 x 2.3 inches).
Within MotoLibrary's DKW archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1955 to 1956, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 174.0 ccm (10.62 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore x Stroke 62.0 x 58.0 mm (2.4 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 4-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 94.0 km/h (58.4 mph)
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic
Rear Suspension Swingarm
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3-18
Rear Tyre 3-18
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Spoked
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