Tourist 103A1
General
The Tourist 103 A1 was the first Tourist imported into the USA.
According to an article written by John Gerber for the American Scooterist, approximately 200 A1s were imported into the USA.
Distinguishing Features
The A1 is identifiable by a combination of features. The A1 resembles an A0, except that the handlebars are enclosed. The front fender and bumper, as well as the rear body panel are identical to an A0. The A1 was the first model to incorporate engine/frame buffers. These buffers reduced vibration. There were 2 styles of kick stands used on the A1, an A0 style and an A2 style.
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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 "Bosch" 12 V - 90W
- Carburetor: "Pallas" 20/14P, "Bing" 1/20/46, or "Bing" 1/20/51
- 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: 1375 mm
- Length: 2085 mm
- Width: 710 mm
- Height: 1000 mm
- Dry weight: 156 kg
- Total weight: 350 kg
- Consumption / 100km: 2.81
- Maximum speed: 95 km/h
- Price: ?
- Years in production: September 1957 - June 1960
- Number produced: 50,050
The specifications are courtesy of the Heinkel Club Deutschland.
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