| MODEL | DKW RT 175 S 1955 |
| Year | 1955 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Displacement / Capacity | 174 cc / 10.62 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 62 x 58 mm / 2.4 x 2.3 in |
| Compression Ratio | — |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Max Power | — |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Carburettor |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 4-speed |
| 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 | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 130 kg / 286.6 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 94 km/h / 58.4 mph |
The RT 175 S adds a swingarm rear end and a four-speed gearbox to the 175 cc DKW, on 18 inch wheels with a dual seat. It is the more comfortable development of the rigid RT 175, with the same 174 cc two-stroke single.
