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R 25/3
   
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Production
Begin of the Production   1953
End of the Production   1956
Numbers Produced   47700
Price   2.060,- DM
Engine
Internal Designation   224/4
Motor Type   four-stroke single-cylinder vertical
Bore x Stroke   68 x 68 mm
Displacement   247 ccm
Max Power   13 hp at 5800 rpm
Compression Ratio   7.0 : 1
Valves   ohv
Carburetion System   1 x Bing type 1/24/41 or SAWE type K 24 F
Engine Lubricating System   forced-feed lubrication
Oil Pump   gear pump
Power transmission
Clutch   single-plate, dry
Number of Gears   4
Shifting   foot switching (+ auxiliary manual switch on gearing block)
Gearbox Ratios   6.1 / 3.0 / 2.04 / 1.54
Rear Wheel Ratio   4.16 : 1 (with sidecar 4.8 : 1)
Bevel / Crownwheel   6 / 25 teeth (with sidecar 5:24)
Electrical system
Ignition System   battery ignition
Generator   Noris ZLZ 60/6/1600 L
Spark Plugs   Bosch W 240 T1
 
Chassis
Designation   225/3
Frame   closed steel twin-loop frame, welded
Front Wheel Suspension   telescopic fork
Rear Wheel Suspension   telescopic suspension
Wheel Rims   3 x 18 deep-bed
Tyres front   3.25 x 18
Tyres rear   3.25 x 18
Brakes front   drum brake Ø 160 mm, full width
Brakes rear   drum brake Ø 160 mm, full width
Dimensions / Weights
Length x Width x Height   2065 x 760 x 730 mm (Saddle)
Wheel Base   1365 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity   12 l
Unladen Weight, Full Tank   150 kg
PermittedWeight Limit   320 kg (with original sidecar 450 kg )
Clearance   92 mm
Idle/Riding Noise   82/84 phon
Fuel Consumption   approx. 2,9 l/100 km
Oil Consumption   approx. 0,7 l/1000 km
Top Speed   119 kph (with original sidecar 88 kph)