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RT 200H

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38 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
90 km/h
Engine
191 ccm

1952 DKW RT 200H Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around DKW's sport motorcycle platform, the 1952 DKW RT 200H relies on a 191 cc (11.7 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 62.0 x 64.0 mm (2.4 x 2.5 inches).

On the scales, the RT 200H measures 124 kg (273 lbs) dry.

Within MotoLibrary's DKW archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1952 to 1953, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Engine
Displacement 191.0 ccm (11.65 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore x Stroke 62.0 x 64.0 mm (2.4 x 2.5 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor. Bing
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 3-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 90.0 km/h (55.9 mph)
Chassis
Front Suspension Telescopic
Rear Suspension None
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3-19
Rear Tyre 3-19
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 124.0 kg (273.4 pounds)
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