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nz 350 the nz 350 the bigger companion of the nz 256 is intended for the motorcyclist who demands the utmost in power und speed he will thrill to the wonderful road holding qualities made possible by the well designed suspension which permits travelling a t high speed even on bad roads the front spring is twice the length of that of last year s model with the machine you will be able to travel at an average speed which you have thought impossible heretofore.[close]
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eq u i pme nt evsry dkw rnachine will be delivered completely equipped as described and illustrated in this catalogue obviating all additional charges for electric lighting sets etc dry batteryand bulb-operated horn are not included in the standard equipment of the rt 3 h.p rnachine and are therefore to be ordered separately with the exception of the rt rnodel all machines are provided with adiustable tank knee grips and electric horn and on the nz 250 nz 350 and sb 500 models an indirectly illurninated speedometerforms part of the equiprnent beginning with the 200 c.c rnachine provision has been made for installing in the steering head a safety lock available at a nominal extra charge the nz 250 models and up include in their equipment combined hand and foot gearchange and in addition the 500 c.c rnachines have a cornbined-hand and foot clutch a feature that makes riding with sidecar specially thrilling further rnachines of 250 c c and more are fitted with the original knock-out spindle and hinged rear mud guard the power plant used is the time-proven dkw two-cylinder angifte working on the inverted scavenging principle with flat-topped pistons the gear box i s built as a unit with the engine thus not requiring any attention the lubrication of all engines is accomplished by adding oil to the fuel in a proportion 1 :25 rnaking a special oil container unnecessary rnay be adjÜsted to the weight of the rider c firm knee suppori is most essential for safe riding therefore the knee grips are made adjustable to the size of the rider.[close]
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models representing the most advanced motorcycie design what points have been stressed especially you will have gathered from the preceding page both models nz250 und nz 250 closely after many years of experimental und research work dkw has created two new nz350 resemble euch other in design und size.[close]
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the n z 250 is above all built for those riders who wish to participate in sporting events within the international classificcition up to 250 c.c no more need be said on the performance riding qualities und brakeability of this model but for those enthusiasts who want a light solo machine und who only occasionally cover long distances with a pillion rider the i he toot earchange lever is mounted on splines and can thereyore be adjusted to any position thus being always properly located for insiantaneous operation nz250 i s the given machine engine constructed as a unit with the 4-speed gear box combined hand und foot gearchange swing saddle dkw nz 250 one of the outstanding features of the nz models is the central box section frame for the first time used on any rnotorcycle dioneered bv dkw proof ignition lock installed within easy reach the handle bar is mounted in rubber d i[close]
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fers perfect protection from frontfork large speciallyflexdirt and mud ible front spring reinforcedl links with iarge mounting 15 central box section frame with completely closed center sectherefore suitable for sidecar tion light in weight und yet work torsion-proof und sidecar firm 2 powerful headlight 16 loi;g-stroke heavily finned 1 strong closed pressed steel 14 the wide front mud guard of i 3 integral speedometer with indirect lighting drive in front wheel hub body therefore noiseless und durable engine with detachable light weight meta1 cylinder head 17 long-skirted flat-topped piston with 3 rings 18 the drive i s transmitted from 4 handle bar mounted in rubber absorbing all shocks the engine to the gear box by means of a roller chain runnin2 through an oil bath clutch also running in oil 5 large dimensioned steering damper directly attached to steering head 19.the 6 light main switch an ;gnition lock jar-proof installcd in tank 7.handy 22 mm handle bar grips adjustable for height the dynamo seated directly on the crankshafi following a time-proven d k w principle harmonizes with the streamlined contour of the engine 4-speed gear box i s equipped with adjustable foot gear :hange lever gearchuncie mechanism completely enclosed,therefore not requiring any attention for sparklin performance an easily accessible clutch i s of tge utmost importance without the use of tools as shown below 20 adjurtable foot rests 8 rubber knee grips adjustable to suit the individual driver 21 smooth appearance of the engine easy to keep clean 22 kick starter acting directly on 9 fuel tap with reserve position 1 und dirt filter engine not through clutch resulting in easy operation 23 gear box removable without dismantling engine 10 comfortableswing saddlewith adjustable springing 24 spacious dust-proof tool box 26 detachable highly efficient exhaust silencers facilitating cleaning 11 large luggage carrier of u 25 genuine knock-out spindle steel 12 hinged rear mud guard 13 streamlined number plate light und tail light the foot brake lever is now toe-operated und can be adjusted to any position of the foot making for rnaximum safety i 27 rubber shock absorber installed in the rear wheel hub drive of a knurled nut a grease gun serves to iubriijiuui iyiitiiori iock cate the clutch worm instaiied within easy reach the handle bar i s mounted in rubber.[close]
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in everydetail witha full quota of high gradespecifications such as chromium-plated tank adjustable knee grips 75 watt lighting system up-to-date streamlined headlamp wide mud guards detachable double exhaust ports und a long wheelbase this smart model is endowed with features which a d d considerably to the comfort und convenience of motorcycling ks 200 the ks 200 is one of the most popular machines in its classand is compactly designed[close]
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of course shock absorber und steering damper are incorporated as well as on the bigger dkw types there is also provided a very popular device for fitting a safety lock on the steering head at a slight additional cost the ks 200 can also be supplied with speedometer the front wheel hub having been prepared to receive the speedometer drive a shock absorber und steering darnper enhance the riding characteristics of the k$200 a srnall diarneter handle bar und handy controls assure restful riding all in all the ks 200 model is a high grade utility machine for hard wear in performance u n d appearance much superior to anything in its class dkw ks300 the rug ed all-encgsed two-stroke engine is responsihe for the amazing performance of the ks 200 the clutch is rnanually adjustable o n a two-stroke large detachable exhaust silencers are of special importance since they render cleaning arnazingly easy.[close]
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thanks to its light weight of only 519 ibs the rt 100 handles extremely easily even in densest traffic in addition this model enjoys amazing road holding qualities because of its low center of gravity wonderful front suspension u n d heavy tyres the rt 100 is available in two models the richly-chromium-plated the patented rubber suspension has proved exceedingly dependqble in long years of service de luxe model shown at the left und the standard model i n black finish shown below flexibility of the engine in an kind of territory n o gradient is too steep &r t h e rt 100 excellent road holding even under bad und slippery conditions.[close]
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onlyvast production facilities und the most up-to-date machine tools combined with efficient working methods make possible the production of thousands of the famous dkw the entrance of the dkw plant the world s iargest rnotorcycle factory this special rnachine welds a center box section frarne used on the nz rnodels motorcycles every month.these after thorough inspection are packed for shipment to all parts of the world.[close]
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dkw motorcycles i n every part ofthe world the map of the world topped by the four interlocking rincs of auto union shown on the cover page of this catalogue signifies the world-renowz of auto union to-day dkw motorcycles are known used und popular i hroughout the world i n alt corners of the world thousands und thousands of people receive reliable service from their mount carrying them safely to their destination if you are a motorcyclist now this catalogue will nevertheless offer you new ideas and will keep you posted on new designs developed by the world s largest motorcycle producer for new safety und comfort chould you however not yet be a member of the enviable group of motorcycle enthusiasts a perusal of this catalogue will niake you appi-eciate how much more you get out of life riding one of our splendid motorcycles dkw a product of[close]
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tech n ical d eta1 ls rt 100 number of cylinders bore und ctroke cylinder capacity horse power comdression ratio exhaust system lgnition electric lighting gears watts mm c.c ks 200 63 x 64 198 nz 250 1 nz 350 i sb 500 50 x 50 97 3 x 68 g ;2 5.9 to 1 f3 5.9 to 1 battery 7 5.9 to 1 1 i 490 15 5.5 to 1 5.8 to 1 iiii single port flywh&l mau neto 10 i i douple port detachable i 100 iiii 50 iiii 3-speed gear box unit construction with engine hand tubular pressed u-steel 1 i 75 i i 100 i 4-speed gear box i i g b 3-speed unit construction with engine combined hand und foot aear shift central box section i gearshift frame springing tyres i pressed u-steel 2,50-19 shock absorbers und steering damper w heelbase wheelbase in maximum speed approx m p h weig ht approx kilos 40-43 54 i to ll i 14265 1 170-182 71 i the right to make alterations i s reserved at m a h including o i l mixed i n a proportion of 1 to 25 31 37 i 37 37 37 piinted in germany mr 5911 23914,5[close]
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built for universal use the hard school of the race track is necessary to produce machines which will unfailingly d o their duty even under severest conditions neither the icy cold of the north nor thestifling heut of the desert nor the penetrating humidity of the tropics can affect its amazing performance safety first is the predominant feature of a world-wide known motorcycle like dkw low in upkeep und simple in handling are additional characteristics distinguishing dkw machines from any other make in the polar region only the rider needs wrapping up the dkw will do its duty the same model serves the traveller on his reconnoitering trips through the desert these three ambitious riderscovered on their dkw rt 3 h p models 600 miles in 22 hours and 18 minutes celebes dutch east indies australian cross-country trials clre no affair for soft-hearted people the victor with his 500 c c dkw 1 central und couth american dkw enthcisiasts frequently have to ford rivers in far off china a good motorcycle appreciated too i5[close]
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