Spec Sheet
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CC:
1000
Service
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.15 mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.10 mm
Brakes
Front:
Twin Disc
Rear:
Disc
Brake fluid:
DOT 3
Front Disc Size:
260 mm
Front-Pistons-per-caliper:
1
Rear Disc Size:
260 mm
Dimensions
Fuel Capacity:
24 litres
Ground Clearance:
165 mm
Height:
1210 mm
Length:
2130 mm
Seat Height:
820 mm
Wet Weight:
220 kg
Wheelbase:
1465 mm
Width:
746 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Charging System:
Alternator - Bosch 12V/240 W
Ignition:
Battery ignition. From Sept 1980: contact free electronic ignition (Bosch)
Spark Plugs:
NGK BP7ES Bosch W 225 T 30 / Beru 230/14/3 A / Champion N6Y
Engine
Type:
Air Cooled 4 Stroke SOHC Flat Twin
Bore x Stroke:
94 x 70.6 mm
Carburation:
2 constant depression carburettors, Bing 94/40/103 - 94/40/104 or 94/40/105 - 94/40/106
Compression Ratio:
9.5:1
Displacement:
980 cc
Lubrication System:
Wet sump
No. of Valves:
4
Starting:
Electric - Bosch 0.5 hp
Valve Train:
OHV, using push rod and rocker arm
Transmission
Clutch Type:
Dry single plate with diaphragm spring
Final Drive:
Shaft
Gearchange Pattern:
1 N 2 3 4 5
Gear Ratio 1st:
4.4:1
Gear Ratio 2nd:
2.86:1
Gear Ratio 3rd:
2.07:1
Gear Ratio 4th:
1.67:1
Gear Ratio 5th:
1.50:1
Transmission:
5 Speed
Misc.
Frame:
Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section
Motorcycle Style:
Roadster
Number Produced:
11,762
Place of Manufacture:
Spandau - Berlin - Germany
Power
Max Power Output:
65 hp (48 KW) at 6,600 rpm. 1978: 70 hp (51 Kw) at 7,250 rpm
Max Torque:
75 Nm / 55 ft lb at 5,500 rpm 1978: 77 Nm / 56 ft lb at 5,500 rpm
Suspension
Front:
Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber
Rear:
Long swinging arm with adjustable strut
Tyres
Front:
325-H19 Tubed
Rear:
400-18 Tubed
Wheels
Front:
1.85 B 19
Rear:
2.15 B 18
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