Positioned in Zweirad-Union's allround motorcycle lineup, the 1967 Zweirad-Union 159TS 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 7,400 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 159TS measures 87 kg (192 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.06 HP/kg (16.42 kg per horsepower).
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