ETZ 250 (with sidecar)

1981 MuZ ETZ 250 (with sidecar) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1981 MuZ ETZ 250 (with sidecar) motorcycle, MuZ features a 243 cc (14.8 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 22 HP (16.1 kW) at 5,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 90.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the ETZ 250 (with sidecar) measures 240 kg (529 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.91 kg per horsepower). The 17.5-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 100 km/h (62 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's MuZ archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1981 to 1988, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.