1972
MuZ ES 250-2 Trophy (with sidecar) - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 2290 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | MuZ |
| Model | ES 250-2 Trophy (with sidecar) |
| Year | 1972 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 3.25-16 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake |
| Reartyre | 3.50-16 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 69.0 x 65.0 mm (2.7 x 2.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 10.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 243.00 ccm (14.83 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Power | 19.00 HP (13.9 kW)) @ 5000 RPM |
| Topspeed | 100.0 km/h (62.1 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 16.00 litres (4.23 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 223.0 kg (491.6 pounds) |
About MuZ
Country of Origin:
Germany
Founder:
Modernized continuation of MZ under new ownership (1990s era)
Best Known For:
1990s–2000s thumpers like the Skorpion and Baghira built around Yamaha singles
Company History
After German reunification, the storied East German MZ brand was restructured; during the 1990s it traded as MuZ and pursued a pragmatic path: modern frames and European design wrapped around reliable Japanese single-cylinder engines. The Skorpion roadsters and the Baghira/Mastiff dual-sports earned reputations for light, communicative chassis and durable powertrains, winning over commuters and club racers who valued handling over horsepower. Partnerships with designers and suppliers across Europe gave the bikes tidy ergonomics, quality brakes, and suspension that rewarded back-road pace. MuZ kept prices sensible and service straightforward, a welcome contrast to exotica that demanded deep pockets. Financial turbulence eventually pushed the marque through further ownership changes and back toward the MZ name, but the MuZ period remains beloved for producing honest, rider-focused machines that punched well above their spec sheets. Historically, MuZ shows how thoughtful curation—good engines, great frames—can produce characterful bikes even amid industrial upheaval.