1965 DKW Hummel 155 Pictures

Called the "Tin Banana" by the European press, would the 1965 DKW Hummel 155 motorcycle never sold well in Europe. Would it have been a sales success in the United States?

1965 DKW Hummel 155 motorcycle side view
"Tin Banana" nickname didn't do much for 155 sales.

1965 DKW Hummel motorcycle front view
The front suspension used an Earles-type fork.

1965 DKW Hummel 155 motorcycle closeup view
The face shield for the 50-cc engine looked medieval.

1965 DKW Hummel 155 motorcycle closeup view
The headlight nacelle was DKW's idea of aero styling.


For more great motorcycle articles and pictures, check out: