Brief History of the Marque: DMW
DMW (Dawson Motor Works) began manufacture in Wolverhampton and later
moved to Dudley. Between 1945 and 1971 they produced JAP-engined
machines and, later, Villiers engined motorcycles
and scooters.
The Villiers-powered machines included the Deemster and the Dolomite.
250cc DMW Deemster
A cross between a motorcycle and a scooter the Deemster debuted in
1962. Unique at the time in its construction as it was built around pressed
steel panels and is powered by a 4 speed Villiers 250cc twin. It has 12
inch disc wheels and Earles front suspension.
The 250cc DMW Dolomite was first introduced in 1954 and was powered
by a 250cc twin cylinder engine with an electric starter. The Earles type
front forks are manufactured by Metals Profiles.
In 1968 they produced a machine with a Villiers horizontally opposed
engine (also used in the Velocette Viceroy scooter) but it was not a success
and only around 350 were built, 250 of which went to the police fleet.
Sat Feb 23 2008
gandsdavies1<at>yahoo.co.uk
197 & 250 DMW
DMW Dolomite or Cortina
Does anybody have a 197cc or 250cc DMW motorcycle for sale, any condition
preferably mid 50's to early 60's
Surrey
Wed Feb 20 2008
andybrit1<at>hotmail.com
1952 competition DMW
197cc villiers Competition
Hi. Can anyone help. I have a partly restored DMW trials model from
1952.I have no information on the finish of this cute little motorcycle.
I can send pictures when the weather picks up. Andy
York England
Fri Feb 15 2008
DMW I once owned
DMW MK 16
Nice looking bike that passed thro' my hands
Wiltshire
Tue Feb 05 2008
domac29<at>cox.net
Villiers Starmaker Parts
DMW Hornet
Does anyone have information regarding parts suppliers for the Starmaker
engine? I am trying to find a primary cover for a Model 834E roadrace engine.
The part number is 80321. This cover has the space for the Smiths' tachometer
drive gearbox. I also need an intake manifold for use with a 1.5 inch AMAL
GP.
Arizona, USA
Wed Jan 30 2008
dormac29<at>cox.net
Hornet #023
DMW Hornet Mk1
This is a picture of my Hornet Mk1 after restoration. Everything was
done from old photos so there may be some errors in detail but, I hope
all the DMW fans find it a nice example.
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Fri Nov 02 2007
nat4x4<at>telus.net
Wanted
DMW. Mk 16. Moto-cross. " Scrambler " As illustrated on page
57 of the Roy Bacon book about the Villiers engined bikes . If you have
or know of one compleat or dismantaled . please forward all or any info
to Martyn Russell . E mail nat4x4<at>telus.net or in the UK Crussell<at>doncasters.com
. Att Craig Russell . I have import experiance . After purchase we will
do all the work involved for Export . . Regards. Martyn
Tappen British columbia Canada .
Thu Aug 30 2007
janetrpearson<at>hotmail.co.uk
DMW 1959 8e/4 villiers engine
Hi, I have a DMW from 1959 in need of restoration. it has a villiers
8e/4 power unit. i would love to find out more about it as i am tempted
to restore her or sell to a genuine DMW enthusiast. please email me.
Gloucestershire
Wed Jun 06 2007
stuart_ruff<at>hotmail.com
coil/windings
dmw bambi
A friend is restoring my DMW bambi and can't get the engine to fire.
He said there is no current going through to the spark plug. Can anyone
give me some advise or tell me someone who repairs windings. Thanks Stu
Ruff
Mon May 07 2007
rhon3719<at>yahoo.com
DMW with Villiers Engine
1953-1956
Recently acquired a Villiers 7E motor w/4 speed gearbox trying to find
its origin. The forward crankcase reads 660A. Roy Bacon's Villiers Singles
and Twins shows the 659A belonging to a '55 Mk5 Motocross. Could this possibly
be the engine for the 5S Trials model of that same year? Thanks, Ron Cubbage
Baltimore, Maryland USA
Tue Oct 03 2006
speckerella
aol
dmw villiers twin enquiry
villirs twin 250 cc
Hello,
I was wandering if you could help to try and find a picture of a bike
i once used to own. I know it was a dmw and was called a villiers twin,
on your deemster image you mention this villiers twin however this doesn't
represent the bike i had. The bike i used to own in 1964 had a square tank.
It would be much appreciated if you could share information or images on
this bike with me. Many Thanks James Edwards
England, SOT
Wed May 10 2006
rhburkewaitrose
Racing Motorcycle
DMW Hornet
I am trying to find original technical specification especially spring
rates for the front suspension.
Reading, England
Mon Jan 16 2006
dormac29cox.net
DMW
I own a DMW Hornet, frame #023. I would like to find a Paint Code for
the DMW Blue. The bike was purchased in England in the 1990's and this
photo is as it appeared then. Any other information on the DMW Hornet would
be appreciated. If anyone has this information please contact me at: dormac29cox.net
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There is an image of a duckegg blue 1966 Hornet
here.
which may be useful.
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DMW Blue Colour Code
I had seen that picture before. I also have pictures of the DMW Hornet
at the 'National Museum' before the fire. My problem is in trying to match
a colour from photographs. I got a small tin of touch-up paint in England
many years ago but it was so old that I could not remix it so as to get
a colour match. I am planning on restoring the Hornet. It is in relatively
original trim but I am trying to get as much information as possible. There
seems to be very little information available.
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The Hornet has a Villiers Starmaker 248cc engine.
Sat Dec 17 2005
ronaldaltenaparadise.net.nz
DMW Deemster
Hi Im looking for a cast alloy wheel for my 1963 Deemster. [See below]
Where to start? Also I think DMW were making Deemsters as early as 1961.
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My Deemster rebuild is going well. My greatest worry was replacing
the damaged wheel,but I have modified a Zundapp Bella wheel. It is
now nearly identical to DMW`s. They were so similar to start with I doubt
it was a coincidence. I will send you pictures when the bike is complete.
Could you remove my query regarding wheel wanted from your site as is now
redundant.
Thanks for your help Ron Altena.
Thu Dec 01 2005
jallenmortons.co.uk
DMW DOLOMITE
Hi there, I work for The Classic Motorcycle magazine. We have a feature
on a late 50s DMW Dolomite and I am trying to find out if there are any
DMW clubs or associations that are in existance.
January 23rd 2005
Item on Ebay UK
Vendor's description reads: "DMW motorcycle brochure mid 50s It covers
models, ‘Cortina’, ‘Dolomite’, 200 De-Luxe, 200 Moto-X, 4 s, 3P De-Luxe,
plus a photo and description on the ‘Hornet’ road racing engine and lists
all technical data of the range."
The 1965 DMW Deemster was powered by a 250cc Villiers twostroke engine.
If you have a query about DMW motorcycles, or wish to share information
or images of these classic English machines, please contact
us!
