What category is the 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar)?

The 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar) has a Category of Classic.

What is the engine size of the 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar)?

The 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar) has a Capacity: of 243.00 ccm (14.83 cubic inches).

What type of engine does the 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar) have?

The 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar) has a Engine type of Single cylinder.

What is the engine power of the 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar)?

The 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar) has a Power of 21.00.

Is the 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar) air cooled or liquid cooled?

The 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar) has a Cooling system of Air.

How many gears does the 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar) have?

The 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar) has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

How much does the 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar) weigh?

The 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar) has a Weight incl. oil, gas, etc of 228.0 kg (502.7 pounds).

What is the top speed of the 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar)?

The 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar) has a Top speed of 101.0 km/h (62.8 mph).

MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar) - 1991 Specifications and Reviews

Name: 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar)
Brand: MuZ

The 1991 MuZ ETZ 251 with sidecar is a practical classic machine ideal for economical touring and leisure riders seeking reliable vintage transportation. Known for its simplistic air-cooled single-cylinder design and modest 21 horsepower output, this lightweight performer excels as an affordable, easy-to-maintain utility motorcycle with genuine period character and sidecar versatility.

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General information
Category	Classic
Year	1991
Model	MuZ ETZ 251 (with sidecar)

Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission typefinal drive	Chain
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Air
Fuel control	Port control
Bore x stroke	69.0 x 65.0 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches)
Compression	10.0:1
Power	21.00
Stroke	2
Engine type	Single cylinder
Capacity:	243.00 ccm (14.83 cubic inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	228.0 kg (502.7 pounds)
MuZ ETZ 251 (with Sidecar) dimensions and frame
Rear brakes	Expanding brake
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre dimensions	3.50-16
Front tyre dimensions	2.75-18

Speed and acceleration
Top speed	101.0 km/h (62.8 mph)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Fuel capacity	17.00 litres (4.49 gallons)

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

21 hp

Peak Power

62.8 mph

Top Speed

Best For

Track5%

City45%

Cornering15%

Daily Riding40%

Touring45%

Passenger60%

Rider Profile

Best For	This rig is best suited to riders who have specifically learned or are willing to learn sidecar handling, since a hack behaves nothing like a solo motorcycle.
Purpose	It's a slow, characterful commuter and light-touring rig for puttering around town or on relaxed rural roads rather than covering ground quickly.
Rider Fit	Steering a sidecar outfit demands sustained upper-body strength and constant countersteering input, making it more physically demanding than riding the solo bike despite the low speeds.
Character	It has an old-school, agricultural charm with its air-cooled two-stroke single, chain drive, and utilitarian simplicity typical of Cold War-era East German engineering.
Not Ideal For	It is not for riders seeking speed, cornering agility, or a conventional motorcycling feel, since the sidecar fundamentally changes handling and the modest power limits performance.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.