Brief History of the Marque: AWO
"SIMSON SUHL"
Suhl is located in the southern part of the former East Germany, in
the early 20s the company SIMSON manufactured also big luxurious cars,
cycles and weapons.
After second world war the Russians took over (because of weapon-manufacturing)
and they founded the "Awto Welo" better known for AWO (means car and cycle
company).
Famous motorcycles beginning in 1952 up to 1962 (?) were the models
AWO 425 T a single cylinder 250 cc, 12 hp, four stroke, crank-shaft drive
touring model.
Later the AWO 425 S (or also called SIMSON 425 Sport) was built, also
single cylinder 250 cc, 15,5 hp, four stroke, crank-shaft drive but with
more comfort in riding.
The AWO 425 T is very similar to the BMW R 26 (after war model).
Production of these beloved models was stopped around 1963 in favour
of two-stroke MZ-models.
SIMSON Suhl was also very well known for 50 cc bicycles having names
of birds.
Now there are fan-clubs of these models. Look for the names "Schwalbe"
or "Star"
These motorcycles have been produced in huge numbers until 1990 (end
of East Germany)
Search in German net-finders for "AWO" "SIMSON" "SCHWALBE"
I know, that there are several private homepages with good material.
Information courtesy Juergen Koch from "East" Germany --
JKoch51 at aol.com
Mon Jul 28 2008
k-elie
online.no
Seat feather
AWO 425T 1955
A friend of mine need a the "sattlefedern" (seat feather) to the front
seat on his AWO.
He does not have access to internett, so I`m trying to help him!
Regards and thanks Knut
Oslo, Norway
...........
The bike is an 250cc brand AWO 425 Touring. build in DDR (east Germany)
in 1955.
I do hope this is infomation enough for dealers or
for entusiast that might have a spare front seat feather to this bike.
Tue Feb 26 2008
maria.ivanovayahoo.com
Awo 425 T
Awo 425 Tourist
hello,
I am from Bulgaria and my grandpa wants to sell his mororcycle Awo
425 T. I Will be thankfull if can advise me about the approximate price
of such model in your country (it is in perfect conditions).
Thank you in advance!
Sofia
Tue May 16 2006
billigmdlp
aol
AWO 425
I have an engine, trans & final drive from an 425. The # is 168724.
Any idea when it was made, and if someone would be interested in buying
spare parts? Thanks!
NE, USA
...............
BTW, the final drive's number is: 169065 S.
The engine/trans does not turn over, the fd is stuck as well, but I
will try to free them ever so gently(I've resurrected some /2 BMW's). From
the outside I can see that there are no pushrods or valve cover.
Also have a headlight bucket with speedometer, cable and wiring. It has
had a sealed beam roughly installed.
Thanks!
................
The final drive and transmission both turn freely, now. The hand shifter
seems to give me 4 gears, what is the shift sequence? Got no new seals
or bearings to install, and I'm sure that after this many years they will
leak without new gaskets and seals.
I think the parts are from a 1957 AWO 425 S.
Piston rings are still stuck to the cylinder. Magneto and generator
were under the front cover, and appear intact ( I'll get after them with
my ohm meter soon).
One of the rocker arms is stiff, and I've yet to check out the valves/head
condition. Head is off and looks nice as far as- no bent fins or damaged
sealing surfaces.
I'm just hoping to find someone that needs these parts to keep their
ride on the road.
Thanks!
Doug
Mon Dec 05 2005
gregbsunlineracing
AWO 425
I own a AWO 425 1956 in all original condition, paint in excellent
condition and running order. I bought from a gentleman in eastern
Germany in the 1989. It has been garaged and all original.
I has a extra seat for the rear fender
I would like to sell it. I am located in California....Any offers
please...My cell phone is 661 312 5967 and my name is Gregory Berg.
I will have to scan photos at work tomorrow to insert. I have
all the original documents, manuals as it was a police bike DDR
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Attached are photos of bike in original form and also documents I received
with bike including a small blue AWO 425 manual book ( not shown )
The bike
runs perfect, just was serviced, valves and carb adjusted, new german
tires,
seals, speedo cable
In your opinion , what do think the bike would bring in US Dollars???
Best regards,
Greg Berg
Valencia, CA 91355 USA
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