Positioned in Kreidler's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1968 Kreidler Florett RS utilizes a 50 cc (3.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 5.3 HP (3.9 kW) at 7,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 106 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Florett RS measures 59 kg (130 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.13 kg per horsepower).
Within MotoLibrary's Kreidler archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1967 to 1969, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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