Highlights

Matching numbers; badge, frame, engine and cylinder all correspond, we are told
‘Barn find’ retaining mostly original paintwork
Current German registration papers issued

The Appeal

The DKW SB 200 is a characterful two-stroke motorcycle from a marque that was once the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. With its 200cc single-cylinder engine, three-speed gearbox and distinctive dual exhaust system, the SB 200 offers an authentic taste of pre-war German motorcycling.

This particular example was unearthed as a ‘barn find’, discovered in an attic and acquired at the renowned Veterama event in 2024, where it was being sold by a gentleman clearing his late father's belongings. It has been sympathetically repaired whilst preserving its original character, and carries a pleasing patina throughout. It holds a valid safety inspection certificate through to June 2027, and the vendor reports it is capable enough for classic vehicle tours.

Key Information

Mileage: approximately 9,999 km (odometer inoperative; reading cannot be verified)
Country of registration: Germany
Technical inspection status: valid until June 2027
Technical specs: 200cc single-cylinder, three-speed manual
Paperwork: new German registration papers
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The Detail

‘Barn find’ acquired at the Veterama event in 2024
Paintwork reported to be mostly original
Lights noted to be in working order
Tyres are not new but are reported to be in usable condition
No work has been carried out on the engine by the current owner
The vendor states it is fun to ride and fast enough for classic vehicle tours, even with a pillion passenger
The vendor describes a pleasant sound from the dual exhaust system
Spare parts noted to be widely available, both new and used
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