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Schüttoff JS 500

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MotoLibrary Score
38 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
68 km/h
Engine
498 ccm

1931 DKW Schüttoff JS 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1931 DKW Schüttoff JS 500 allround motorcycle, DKW utilizes a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 80.0 x 99.0 mm (3.1 x 3.9 inches).

On the scales, the Schüttoff JS 500 measures 150 kg (331 lbs) dry.

Within MotoLibrary's DKW archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1930 to 1932, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Engine
Displacement 498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke 80.0 x 99.0 mm (3.1 x 3.9 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor
Fuel Control Sidevalves
Cooling Air
Performance
Top Speed 68.0 km/h (42.3 mph)
Chassis
Frame Type Pressed steel
Front Suspension Telescopic
Rear Suspension Rigid
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 3.5-26
Rear Tyre 3.5-26
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 150.0 kg (330.7 pounds)
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