R23
Start of Production | 1938 |
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End of Production | 1940 | |
Numbers Produced | 8,021 | |
Price | 750 RM | |
Engine |
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Internal Designation | 223/1 | |
Motor Type | Four-stroke single cylinder vertical | |
Bore x Stroke | 68 x 68 mm (2.67 x 2.67 in) | |
Displacement | 247 cc | |
Max Power | 10 hp at 5,400 rpm | |
Compression Ratio | 6.0 : 1 | |
Valves | OHV | |
Carburation System | 1 x Amal push in carburettor M 74/435 S | |
Engine Lubricating System | Forced feed lubrication | |
Oil Pump | Gear pump | |
Power Transmission |
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Clutch | Single plate, dry | |
Number of Gears | 3 | |
Shifting | Foot switching | |
Gearbox Ratios | 4.55 / 2.58 / 1.64 | |
Rear Wheel Ratio | 1 : 4.18 | |
Bevel/Crownwheel | 11 / 46 teeth | |
Electrical System |
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Ignition System | Battery ignition | |
Generator | Bosch 6V/75W | |
Spark Plugs | Bosch 175 T1 or Beru K175 b | |
Chassis |
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Designation | 220/1 | |
Frame | Twin loop frame, bolted | |
Front wheel suspension | Telescopic fork | |
Rear wheel suspension | Rigid | |
Wheel rims | 2.5 x 19 deep bed | |
Tyres, Front | 3 x 19 | |
Tyres, Rear | 3 x 19 | |
Brakes, Front | Drum brake 160 mm / 6.29 in diameter | |
Brakes, Rear | Drum brake 180 mm / 7.08 in diameter | |
Dimensions / Weights |
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Length x Width x Height | 2000 x 800 x 920 mm (78.74 x 31.49 x 36.22 in) | |
Wheel Base | 1330 mm / 52.36 in | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 9.6 litres / 2.11 gal / 2.53 gal US | |
Unladen Weight with Full Tank | 135 Kg / 297 lb | |
Load Rating | 200 Kg / 440 lb | |
Fuel Consumption | Approx. 2.75 litres per 100 Km / 102 mpg / 85 mpg US | |
Oil Consumption | Approx. 1 - 2 litres per 1,000 Km | |
Top Speed | 95 Kph / 59 mph | |
Information kindly supplied by P.Hawksley


