Adler Favorit (1957-60)

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.

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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