The WSK M21W2 Dudek was a Polish motorcycle of the 175 cm³ class produced by the Wytwórnia Sprzętu Komunikacyjnego in Świdnik between 1975 and 1977. Its most obvious feature was a high, Harley-style handlebar with a cross brace, and its double seat could be turned into a single with a backrest for the rider.
WSK M21W2 Dudek at a glance
| Maker | WSK, Świdnik |
|---|---|
| Production | 1975–1977 |
| Class | 175 cm³ |
| Engine | series 059, version 3, two-stroke single |
| Power | 11 kW |
| Handlebar | high “harley” type with cross brace |
| Seat | double, convertible into a single with backrest |
| Equipment | indicators on the throttle side, chrome shallow mudguards |
| Debut | Poznań Fair, autumn 1974 |
| Work began | 1970 |
Based on one source: the Polish Wikipedia article on the model. There is no English article and no technical table, so the page describes only what that article states.
History of the WSK M21W2 Dudek
From drawing board to Poznań
Work on the motorcycle began in 1970. The W2 Dudek belonged to the 175 cm³ class and used the series 059 engine in its third version, a modernised development of the W2 engine, rated at 11 kW. The model was presented at the autumn edition of the Poznań Fair in 1974, and series production started a year later, in 1975.
Styled for the American look
The Dudek was meant to stand out among the other models of the “bird family”. Its high Harley-type handlebar with a cross brace, together with a double seat whose passenger section could be lifted to leave a single seat with a backrest, gave it the look of a small custom. It also had indicators worked from a switch by the throttle grip and shallow chrome mudguards. The motorcycle was built in different versions depending on the country to which it was exported, and production ended in 1977 after three years.
Design and features
- High handlebar: a Harley-style bar with a cross brace, the model’s trademark.
- Convertible seat: the passenger part could be raised to make a single seat with a backrest.
- Modernised 059 engine: the third version of the series, 11 kW in the 175 cm³ class.
- Chrome mudguards: shallow, in the custom style of the mid-1970s.
- Export versions: equipment varied according to the destination market.
WSK M21W2 Dudek versions
- Dudek (1975–1977): the standard home-market machine.
- Export versions: built in different specifications for individual countries.
The Dudek was the custom-styled brother of the WSK M21W2 Perkoz, while the smaller WSK M06 B3 was the volume model. More are in the WSK collection.
Sources
- WSK M21W2 Dudek, Polish Wikipedia: history, engine, equipment
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