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MZ Milestones 1969 - 1970

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A look back at the motorcycle history of Zschopau

1969 Model, MZ ES 175/2

1969 Model, MZ ES 175/2

175 cc, 14 hp, 134 kg, 110 kph.

The 175 cc machines were as robust as their 250 stablemates and both shared a high number of standardised parts. The elastic engine suspension was first used in the ES 250/2 and ES 175/2 models from 1966 onwards.

1969 Model, MZ ES 150/1

1969 Model, MZ ES 150/1

150 cc, 11½ hp, 105 kg, 105 kph.

The ES 125/150 broke Zschopau's production record. A total of 450,000 machines were produced between 1962 and 1975.

1970 Model, MZ ETS 250 'Trophy Sport'

1970 Model, MZ ETS 250 'Trophy Sport'

250 cc, 19 hp, 135 kg, 130 kph.

Incorporating the knowledge gained from MZ competition machines the ETS, first produced in 1969, had pronounced sporting features and a fuel tank of 22 litres!

 
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