| MODEL | DKW RT 175 VS 1957 |
| Year | 1957 |
| 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 | 6.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Max Power | 7 kW / 9.6 hp @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Bing 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 | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 101 km/h / 62.8 mph |
The RT 175 VS is a 174 cc swingarm DKW rated at 9.6 hp, with a four-speed gearbox and a top speed of about 100 km/h. It lists slightly more power and speed than the preceding 175 S.
