General information |
Model
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DKW SB 500A |
Year of manufacture
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1937 |
Type
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Allround |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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494.0 ccm (30.14 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Twin, two-stroke |
Engine details
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Combined two 247cc cylinders on a single block |
Top speed
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115.0 km/h (71.5 mph) |
Compression
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5.7:1 |
Bore x stroke
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68.0 x 68.0 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Bing |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Foot-operated |
Fuel consumption
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3.50 litres/100 km (28.6 km/l or 67.21 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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81.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Front suspension
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Girder fork coil spring |
Rear suspension
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Rigid- |
Front tire
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3.50-19 |
Rear tire
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3.50-19 |
Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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235.0 kg (518.1 pounds) |
Seat height
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675 mm (26.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall length
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2125 mm (83.7 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1385 mm (54.5 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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13.00 litres (3.43 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
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Electric |
Light
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Twin headlights |
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Further information |
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