Victoria Type 115
The Victoria Type 115 is a moped from Zweirad Union AG Nürnberg , which was built from 1961 to 1965.
The Mokick was sold under all three brand names of the Zweirad Union. There were identical models from DKW with the name "DKW Hummel 115", from Victoria as "Victoria 115" and from Express Werken AG. as "Express 115". By contrast, the “Kavalier 115” variant was offered by all three brands. The only differences were in the color of the body and the seat.
The colors of the various distributors are as follows:
- DKW: fish silver anthracite, tank cream; White bench
- Victoria: Fish Silver Blue, Tank Creme; White bench
- Express: Sahara beige, tank cream; White bench
- Cavalier: pearl white, tank brown; Red bench
Because of the unusual line of the mokick it was a flop. In addition, the extreme lack of maintenance and repairability of the model was one reason that the moped was quickly criticized by the population. For example, setting and checking the ignition and breaker contacts required a considerable amount of effort (especially compared to other mopeds offered at the time), as these are hidden under several panels. Even changing the spark plug was not possible without extensive tools on the way. To adjust the gearshift, the entire engine block had to be removed from the frame. Because of the curved frame and the tank, the population gave it the nickname "Tin Banana".
The 115 model was also produced as the 155 model. Outwardly, this did not differ from the 115 model, but it had high beam , an electric buzzer, 3.7 or 4.2 HP depending on the year of construction and was approved for 70 km / h.
Technical specifications
| DKW Hummel 115 | Data |
|---|---|
| Engine: | 1 cylinder 2 stroke block engine |
| Displacement : | 48 cc |
| Performance at 1 / min: | 1.47 kW (2 hp) for 4950 |
| Bore × stroke: | 40 mm × 39 mm |
| Compression: | 1: 7.5 |
| Top speed: | 40 km / h |
| Cooling: | Air cooling by fan |
| Ignition: | Flywheel magneto generator 17 W. |
| Coupling: | 3-plate clutch running in oil |
| Transmission: | 3-speed foot switch with kick starter |
| Frame: | Steel press frame |
| Rims: | Chrome rims 16 " |
| Tires: | Whitewall tires 20 × 2.75 |
| Light: | 15 W permanently dimmed |
| Standard consumption *: | 1.6 l / 100 km (mixture 1:25) |
| Tank: | chrome-plated fuel tank 6.5 ltr. |
| Seats: | 2 |
| Brakes: | Light alloy full hub brakes Ø 120 mm |
| greatest length: | 1900 mm |
| greatest height: | 1245 mm |
| Own weight: | 74 kg |
| maximum weight allowed: | 225 kg |
| Front suspension: | Long swing arm |
| Rear suspension: | Swing arm / strut |
* The "standard consumption" according to DIN 70030 was determined with a constant three quarters of the maximum speed (here 30 km / h) on a level route.
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- Zweirad Union AG. Operating instructions for the small motorcycles type 115 - 155 from 1961
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