| MODEL | DKW NZ 500 1940 |
| Year | 1940 |
| Engine Type | Twin, two-stroke |
| Displacement / Capacity | 489 cc / 29.84 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 64 x 76 mm / 2.5 x 3.0 in |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Max Power | 13.5 kW / 18.5 hp @ 4200 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Carburettor |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | — |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | — |
| Rear Suspension | — |
| Front Brakes | Drum (expanding) |
| Rear Brakes | Drum (expanding) |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 195 kg / 429.9 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.5-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.5-19 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 115 km/h / 71.5 mph |
A large air-cooled two-stroke twin of 489 cc from DKW, rated at 18.5 hp and good for around 115 km/h. It was a robust, heavy touring and utility machine on 19-inch spoked wheels with a sprung single seat.
