DKR Scooters
From Graces Guide
DKR was a scooter produced in Wolverhampton from 1957 to 1966.
- 1957 The first model was launched, in July, as the Dove. The machine was stylish, if somewhat weighty, and was fitted with a 147cc Villiers 30C engine, fan cooling and a three-speed gearbox.
- 1958 The Dove was joined by the 148cc 31C engine Pegasus and the 197cc 9E engine Defiant. All were fitted with the same chassis and body.
- 1959 The Manx appeared, with a 249cc 2T twin engine.
- 1960 Saw the 148cc Dove II and the 174cc 2L engine Pegasus II.
- 1961 Most of the previous models were replaced by the new Capella range, which had new styling and new bodywork. Villiers engines were used - the 148cc 31C, 174cc 2L and the 197cc 9E - and there was also the option of standard and de luxe models. These models continued for the next five years.
- 1966 Production ceased.
Sources of Information
The British Motorcycle Directory - Over 1,100 Marques from 1888 - by Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth. Pub: The Crowood Press