Tourist 103A0
General
The Tourist 103 A0 was not imported into the USA. However a few were brought back to the USA by travelers and returning soldiers.
Distinguishing Features
The 103 A0 resembles the 102 A1, except that the 103 A0 incorporates 10" wheels. The A0 was the first Tourist to use 10" wheels. Additionally, the A0 was the first model to incorporate four speeds. The handlebars are open like a bicycle, and there is a glovebox behind the legshield. The glovebox housed the speedometer, and occassionally, a clock.
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Specifications
- Motor: Air-cooled, single cylinder four-stroke engine
- Bore/stroke: 60.0 / 61.5 mm
- Valve type: Over head valve
- Capacity: 174 cm³
- Ignition: Battery ignition system "Siba" 12 V - 90W
- Carburetor: "Pallas" 20/14P
- Starter: E-Starter
- Transmission: Four speed manual transmission via Hand shifter. The gear ratios:
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- 1st Gear 18.5 : 1
- 2nd Gear 10.6 : 1
- 3rd Gear 7.1 : 1
- 4th Gear 5.13 : 1
- Drive: Chain enclosed in oil bath chain guard
- Chassis: Steel tube framework, telescoping front fork, one-sided swingarm in the back
- Tires: 4.00 x 10"
- Wheel base: 1370 mm
- Length: 2060 mm
- Width: 710 mm
- Height: 1000 mm
- Dry weight: 152 kg
- Total weight: 350 kg
- Consumption / 100km: 2.81
- Maximum speed: 95 km/h
- Price: ?
- Years in production: August 1955 - September 1957
- Number produced: 34,060
The specifications are courtesy of the Heinkel Club Deutschland.
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