Victoria KR 25
| Victoria | |
|---|---|
 Victoria KR 25 S from 1938 |
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| KR25 | |
| Manufacturer | Victoria |
| Production period | 1937 to 1951 |
| class | motorcycle |
| Motor data | |
| Air-cooled single-cylinder 2-stroke gasoline engine | |
| Displacement (cm³) | 247 cc |
| Power (kW / PS ) | 8 / 5.9 at 4,800 rpm - 11/8 at 5,300 rpm |
| transmission | 4 courses |
| drive | Chain drive |
| Brakes | Front drum brake. Rear drum brake |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,375 mm |
| Dimensions (L × W × H, mm): | 2,065 × 780 × 920 mm |
| Empty weight (kg) | 130-133 kg |
| Previous model | KR 20 EN / KR 20 LN |
The model series KR 25 was a motorcycle of the 250 cm³ class from the motorcycle brand Victoria-Werke from Nuremberg and was based on designs by Richard Küchen . The models of the Neue Linie were first presented in February 1937 at the International Automobile and Motorcycle Exhibition (IAMA) in Berlin.
Naming
The abbreviation KR stood for "Kraftrad" at Victoria, the 25 for the displacement of 250 cm³ and HM for some models stood for "high-performance motor".
Model history
Production began in 1937 and was resumed after the war with the engines revised in terms of performance. The following models can be distinguished.
| model | Construction year | Output kW at 1 / min | landing gear | empty weight kg | Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KR 25 S | 1937-1941 | 6.75 / 4,550 | Trapeze fork with central spring / rigid frame | 119000-136000 | |
| KR 25 | 1948 - 06/1951 | 6.25 / 4,200 | Trapeze fork / rigid frame | ||
| KR 25 Aero | 1951 | 6 / 4,800 | Telescopic fork / rigid frame | 130 | 150000-168480 |
| KR 25 HM | 1951-1953 | 7.75 - 8.75 / 4,700 | Telescopic fork / straight path suspension (optional) | 133/135 | 25/101 - 25/15000 |
Technical details
The fuel consumption at 60 km / h was 2.75 liters / 100 km. The crankshaft had three roller bearings and one ball bearing. All bearings were lubricated by the gear oil. The fuel-air mixture came from a Bing two-slide carburetor model AJ 2/22, from KR 25 HM model AJ 2/24. The four-speed gearbox followed the 1-0-2-3-4 gearshift system, the rear wheel was driven by a roller link chain made up of 120 1/2 × 5/16 inch rollers. The final ratio to the rear wheel was 1: 2.69 in solo operation and 1: 2.86 when using a sidecar. A Noris alternator (MLZS 45/60/1 L) with a mechanical regulator supplied Bosch brand spark plugs with a heat value of W 195 T1 or Beru K175b 1 / 14U - only W 225 T type spark plugs were used when the temperature was high. The chassis with a wheelbase of 1,375 mm had a ground clearance of 125 mm (unloaded) or 115 mm (loaded).
Web links
- History / typology of the "New Line"
- Technical data in comparison
- Victoria KR 25 at www.motorradoldies.de, accessed on July 20, 2016
- Victoria Motorrad Oldtimer Info Point KR 25 at www.klausvoigt.de, accessed on July 20, 2016
literature
- Victoria-Werke “Instructions for use Victoria Kraftrad KR 25 'Aero'”, December 1950 edition