Something different : Simson-AWO 425S

[Jom]

Hello everybody

I can buy a Simson/AWO 425 S (1959) that looks OK at first glance.

Does someone knows more about this motorcycle that is based on the R25?
Points to look after, strong/ weak points, spare parts availability....
Does it have a good reputation or a bad one?
I have looked on the internet but as always when a motorcycle is not produced any longer its
reputation becomes better and better by the day.

Thanks in beforehand for your reaction(s)
Jom

[Jom]

[emm]

Hi Jom,

the AWO is NOT based on the R25! Never was. It was a development in the same direction at the same time. Perhaps Simson had a glance at the Pre-War-BMW. But the AWO differs in engine, gearbox, frame, ignition (magnet!), etc from the R25. Anyway, do you know the side of EMW-Feller? There you can hear a 425S, too. The spare part situation is good and cheap. Never heard anything negative about these bikes. The AWO T is a little bit weak, the S would be the better choice. How much is the offered S?
Cheers,
Markus

[Karl]

Hello Jom,

in case you need some spareparts -> ask FASTNACHTER (here in this forum), he has some parts on sale right at the moment ...

Kind regards,
Karl

[Knaudel]

Hi Jom,

very much of the AWO´s have been used since the end of the GDR.
So check if it is original and well repared. It wasn´t easy since 1990 to get original spareprts. Today it is easier than it was up to 1990!
A friend of mine bout a AWO about 1993 and also as it was at a good condition at the first glance, he hat very much problems with it and never drove a longer distance.
Today it´s a "hate-love"; he will never sell it, but also never ride it!

Good luck for your choice

Knaudel

[Jom]

Hi to All
Thanks for the answers... I think I shall take the risk and buy it.

@ Markus, the price asked is 1600 EURO ( also interested ?)

Jom

[emm]

@ Markus, the price asked is 1600 EURO ( also interested ?)

Price sounds good, provided that she's in a complete and good condition.
No, thanks, no S for me. But I do like the T-model, though. BTW, I know a ready-to-ride restored T in my neighbourhood. May I ask for the price?
Markus

[Jom]

Hi Markus,
That was a swift answer..... no thanks for the T-model.

As we are talking about prices I just had contact with somebody who offers an R2 from 1935 in completely restaured condition and in good running order. Any idea what a realistic offer would be?
I know the prices are changing as the temperature today.

I hope I can send this message as it is the secund time that I've been kicked out with " internal server failure"

Regards,
Jom

[Garnet Grylls]

Hi Jom

Let us know more about the R2  if you do not buy it. I probably can't afford it but it is nice to hear about old BMW.

Garnet

[Jom]

Hello everybody,
The R2 was finally sold for 5600 Euro ( but not to me).

Jom