Cruisers
1980MuZ TS 250/1 (With Sidecar)
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The 1980 MuZ TS 250/1 is a practical utility motorcycle with sidecar, ideal for riders seeking affordable, reliable everyday transport. Its modest 243cc single-cylinder engine delivers dependable performance suited to casual commuting and leisurely touring. Best known for economical operation and rugged construction typical of East German manufacturing.
- Capacity
- 243.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Wet weight
- 234.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 17.0 HP (12.5 kW) @ 5400 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- This is a utilitarian combination built for stable, low-speed hauling of a passenger or cargo rather than sporting performance.
- Built for
- It has an old-school, no-frills two-stroke charm, rewarding mechanical sympathy and patience over outright speed.
- Not ideal for
- This is not for riders seeking quick acceleration, nimble cornering, or long-distance high-speed touring comfort.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 243.0 ccm
- Power
- 17.0 HP (12.5 kW) @ 5400 RPM
- Engine type
- Single
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0726 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 69.0 x 65.0 mm
- Compression
- 8.5:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 100.0 km/h (62.1 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Expanding brake
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake
- Front tyre
- 3.00-18
- Rear tyre
- 3.50-16
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the MuZ TS 250/1 (With Sidecar)?
The 1980 MuZ TS 250/1 (With Sidecar) has a Capacity of 243.0 ccm (14.83 cubic inches).
What engine power does the MuZ TS 250/1 (With Sidecar) have?
The 1980 MuZ TS 250/1 (With Sidecar) has a Power of 17.0 HP (12.5 kW) @ 5400 RPM.
How many gears does the MuZ TS 250/1 (With Sidecar) have?
The 1980 MuZ TS 250/1 (With Sidecar) has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the MuZ TS 250/1 (With Sidecar) weigh?
The 1980 MuZ TS 250/1 (With Sidecar) has a Wet weight of 234.0 kg (515.9 pounds).
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