| MODEL | MZ ETZ 250 1981 |
| Year | 1981 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 243 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 69 x 65 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 12.4 kW / 17 hp @ 5200 rpm |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | — |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | — |
| Rear Suspension | — |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 154 kg / 339.5 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 130 km/h / 80.8 mph |
The ETZ 250 replaced the TS 250 as MZ's main road bike. It was the first MZ road model with a front disc brake and automatic oil injection. Widely used in East Germany, including police and army versions, and exported in numbers.
