Adler Favorit

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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
Dimensions	Length  1975 mm / 77.8 in. Width      620 mm / 24.4 in. Height     950 mm / 37.4 in.
Wheelbase	1257 mm / 49.5 in.
Dry Weight	165 kg / 364 lbs
Fuel Capacity	15 L / 4 US gal
Reserve	3.8 L / 1 US gal
Top Speed	116 km/h / 72 mph
Colours	Black, Blue-Green

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The Favorit is a 250cc twin that was designed as a replacement for the much acclaimed, plunger framed MB250. Released in 1956, the new swinging arm model kicked out 16bhp at 5600rpm giving it a top speed of 73mph, slightly slower than the top of the range, 79mph 18bhp Sprinter model.