The Adler Favorit was a motorcycle produced from 1957-60. It had a 2 stroke, 2 cylinder engine with a capacity of 247cc and a maximum power of 11.8 kW/16 hp at 5600rpm. The bike had a multi plate, wet clutch and a 4 speed gearbox. The frame was a double cradle steel frame and the front suspension was a cartridge while the rear suspension was plunger shock absorbers that were adjustable for load and road conditions. The bike also had drum brakes, 180mm in diameter, and a fully enclosed chain for final drive. The Adler Favorit had a chrome twin exhaust system, a single Bing carburetor, and a magneto ignition. The bike had a maximum speed of 120km/h and its fuel was a petrol oil mix with a ratio of 25:1. The bike had front and rear tyres of 3.25 x 16 in. and 3.50 x 16 in. respectively. The bike had a compression ratio of 1:6.6 and a kick start mechanism with a 6V battery and 6Ah power output. Overall, the Adler Favorit was a reliable motorcycle, known for its stylish design and comfortable ride.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Adler Favorit
| Year | 1957 – 60 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2 cylinder, 2 stroke, inline |
| Capacity | 247 cc / 15.1 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 54 x 54 mm |
| Cooling | Air cooled |
| Lubrication | Petrol oil mix 25:1 |
| Clutch | Multi plate, wet, cable operated |
| Starting | Kick start |
| Battery | 6V, 6Ah |
| Ignition | Magneto |
| Carburetor | Single Bing carburetor |
| Exhaust System | Twin, steel, chrome |
| Max Power | 11.8 kW / 16 hp @ 5600rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 1: 6.6 |
| Transmission | 4 Speed gearbox housed in engine block, foot gearchange |
| Final Drive | Chain, fully enclosed |
| Frame | Double cradle steel frame |
| Front suspension | Cartridge |
| Rear suspension | Plunger shock absorbers, adjustable for load and road conditions |
| Front Tyres | 3.25 x 16 in. |
| Rear Tyres | 3.50 x 16 in. |
| Brakes (front and back) | Drum, 180 mm diameter |
