Post-Sale Update: This DKW sold for an unknown best offer less than $1,000.
Powered by a Sachs 125 engine, this DKW was one of the first baby MX bikes that took off in the US, as it compared well against the Kawasaki Green Streak and Hodaka Ace. It was a reliable package (though the Sachs unit apparently yielded a few too many false neutrals), and the whole package could be yours at the time for $748.
These bikes were originally called Sachs 125, but they were renamed after Sachs and DKW merged in the 60s. A decade later and the model had been usurped by more modern competition. For more on this model, check out this profile from Motocross Action Magazine, who call it Classic Motocross Iron.
This example (VIN: 428003096) is being offered by the original owners’ son. It was first acquired to compete in local enduros and stopped serving race bike duty in 1976. It went into storage in 1980 and was brought back to life this summer. Apparently the owner’s wife didn’t like the idea of a 70+ year old man with a dirt bike, so it’s now up for sale. Find this DKW 125 for sale in Sweet Valley, Pennsyvlania for $1,000 or best offer