Positioned in DKW's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1954 DKW RT 200 2 pairs a 197 cc (12 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11 HP (8 kW) at 4,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 55.8 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the RT 200 2 measures 124 kg (273 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.27 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.4 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 542 km (337 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 98 km/h (61 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's DKW archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1954 to 1955, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
55.8 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (11.27 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~542 km (337 mi)
Engine
Displacement197.0 ccm (12.02 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Power11.0 HP (8.0 kW)) @ 4200 RPM
Compression6.3:1
Bore x Stroke66.0 x 58.0 mm (2.6 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Bing
CoolingAir
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed98.0 km/h (60.9 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.40 litres/100 km (41.7 km/l or 98.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases55.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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