Simson Schwalbe

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

The Simson Schwalbe uses manual transmission fluid with a capacity of 0.4 to 0.5 liter depending on the configuration. The data covers 2 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Schwalbe, KR51/2 (1980-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,4 liter
  • Code: 3
Schwalbe, KR51/1 - KR51/1S (1964-1980)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • Code: 3

Additional Notes

  • The Simson Schwalbe KR51/1 and KR51/1S, covering model years 1964-1980, carry a manual transmission fluid capacity of 0.5 liter under normal use conditions.
  • The later KR51/2 variant, produced from 1980-1986, has a reduced manual transmission fluid capacity of 0.4 liter under normal use conditions, making the two generations distinct in their fill requirements.
  • The 0.1 liter difference between the KR51/1 series and the KR51/2 reflects a measurable specification change across the two production generations of the Schwalbe lineup.
  • Both capacity figures, 0.5 liter and 0.4 liter, represent relatively small fluid volumes consistent with the compact, single-cylinder moped-class transmissions found in small two-wheeled vehicles of the era.