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Triumph Knirps Moped 1951-1955

Production Years: 1951 - 1955
Weight:
Maximum Speed: 30 km/h
Engine: Zundapp / Fichel & Sachs
Cylinders: 1
Capacity: 47 cc
Power: 1.3 PS (1.25 PS)
Weight: 30 kg
Control: Piston-port
Gears: Single-speed and 2-speed
Suspension Front Torsion bar with springs
Suspension Rear Rigid
Tyres: 2.00 x 19

Zündapp type KM48 engines were fitted 1953-1955, and Sachs type S50 1954-1956.

Zündapp and Triumph-Werke mopeds were very similar, and most parts were interchangeable. The main differences were in the front suspension, and the colour schemes - the Combinette was a moss green, the Knirps dark silver/grey.