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Production
Begin of the Production   1937
End of the Production   1937
Numbers Produced   1850
Price   1.375,- RM
Engine
Internal Designation   261
Motor Type   four-stroke two-cylinder flat-twin
Bore x Stroke   70 x 78 mm
Displacement   600 ccm
Max Power   18 hp at 4500 rpm
Compression Ratio   6.0 : 1
Valves   sv
Carburetion System   2 x carburettor type Amal M 75/426/S
Engine Lubricating System   forced-feed lubrication
Oil Pump   gear pump
Power transmission
Clutch   single-plate, dry
Number of Gears   4
Shifting   foot shifting (+ manual gear lever on the gear block)
Gearbox Ratios   3.6 / 2.28 / 1.7 / 1.3
Rear Wheel Ratio   1 : 3.89 (sidecar 1 : 4.62)
Bevel / Crownwheel   9 / 35 teeth (sidecar 8 / 37)
Electrical system
Ignition System   battery ignition
Generator   Bosch RD 45/6 2800 RS 15
Spark Plugs   Bosch W 175 T1
 
Chassis
Designation   250
Frame   twin-loop pressed steel frame
Front Wheel Suspension   telescopic fork
Rear Wheel Suspension   rigid
Wheel Rims   3 x 19
Tyres front   3.5 x 19
Tyres rear   3.5 x 19
Brakes front   drum brakes Ø 200 mm
Brakes rear   drum brakes Ø 200 mm
Dimensions / Weights
Length x Width x Height   2130 x 800 x 950 mm
Wheel Base   1400 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity   15 l
Unladen Weight, Full Tank   175 kg
Load Rating   210 kg
Fuel Consumption   approx. 3,5 l/100 km
Oil Consumption   approx. 1 l/1000 km
Top Speed   125 kph