| MODEL | DKW RT 159 1969 |
| Year | 1969 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Displacement / Capacity | 49.6 cc / 3.03 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 38 x 44 mm / 1.5 x 1.7 in |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Max Power | 3.9 kW / 5.3 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Bing carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | — |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm |
| Front Brakes | Expanding drum brake |
| Rear Brakes | Expanding drum brake |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 85 kg / 187.4 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | — |
| Rear Tyre | — |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 Litres / 3.43 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h / 49.7 mph |
The RT 159 is a late 1960s 50 cc sporting lightweight with a swingarm frame and telescopic forks. Its small two-stroke gave about 5 hp and a top speed near 80 km/h.
