Start of Production 1956
End of Production 1960
Numbers Produced 30,236
Engine
Internal Designation 226/1
Motor Type Four-stroke single cylinder vertical
Bore x Strok 68 x 68 mm (2.67 x 2.67 in)
Displacement 247 cc
Max Power 15 hp at 6,400 rpm
Compression Ratio 7.5 : 1
Valves OHV
Carburation System 1 x Bing carburettor type 1/26/46
Engine Lubricating System Forced feed lubrication
Oil Pump Gear pump
Power Transmission
Clutch Single plate, dry
Number of Gears 4
Shifting Foot switching
Gearbox Ratios 5.33 / 3.02 / 2.04 / 1.54
Rear Wheel Ratio 4.16 :1 (with sidecar 5.2 :1)
Bevel/Crownwheel 6 / 25 teeth (with sidecar 5 / 26)
Electrical System
Ignition System Battery ignition
Generator Noris ZLZ 60/6/1600 1/L
Spark Plugs Bosch W 240 T1
Chassis
Designation 226/1
Frame Steel twin loop frame, welded
Front wheel suspension Long swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure dampers
Rear wheel suspension Long swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure dampers
Wheel rims 2.15B x 18 deep bed rims
Tyres, Front 3.25 x 18
Tyres, Rear 3.25 x 18
Brakes, Front Drum brake 160 mm / 6.29 in diameter, full width
Brakes, Rear Drum brake 160 mm / 6.29 in diameter, full width
Dimensions/Weights
Length x Width x Height 2090 x 660 x 975 mm (82.28 x 25.98 x 38.38 in)
Wheel Base 975 mm / 38.38 in
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 litres / 3.29 gal / 3.96 gal US
Unladen Weight with Full Tank 158 Kg / 348 lb
Permitted Weight Limit 325 Kg / 715 lb (with sidecar 480Kg / 1057 lb)
Idle/Riding Noise 77/81 phon, from 22/5/1957: 75/78 phon, from 22/12/1958: 81/82 phon
Clearance 105 mm / 4.13 in
Fuel Consumption Approx. 3.3 litres per 100 Km / 85 mpg / 71 mpg US
Oil Consumption Approx. 0.5 – 1 litres per 1,000 Km
Top Speed 128 Kph / 79 mph (with original sidecar 90 Kph / 55 mph)
