1985 MZ ETZ 250 HW Spezial

1985 MZ ETZ 250 HW Spezial

Price: $4,000.00

Make: MZ

Model: ETZ 250 HW Special

Year: 1985

Mileage: 3100

In the world of two-stroke enthusiasts, the East German MZ ETZ 250 is often remembered as a utilitarian workhorse, a rugged "Volkspolizei" staple built for commuting, not podiums. But this 1985 "HW Special" tells a far more exotic story.

While most ETZs were being ridden into the ground, this example was transformed into a red-blooded tribute to Italian sport aesthetics after its from a decades-long slumber. It now wears a Moto Morini fuel tank and a Ducati 900 SS tail unit.

The pedigree is staggering: only two owners with only 5,000 original kilometers (3,100 miles), and a documented history that includes a 30-year period of dry storage. Recently built in 2026, the 243cc single has been professionally refreshed with a new Bing carburetor, K&N pod filter, and a modern ignition.

Weighing significantly less than stock and pushing a punchy 23 hp, this HW Special reportedly clocks 140 km/h (90 mph) with ease. For the collector seeking the ultimate intersection of Iron Curtain engineering and special workshop rarity, this is a time capsule 2-stroke that truly has no equal.

Make: MZ

Model: ETZ 250 HW Special

Year: 1985

Mileage: 3,100 miles ( 5,000 km)

Location: Baden-Wüttemberg, Germany

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine: 243cc, 2-stroke, single-cylinder.

Power: 22/23 hp.

Carburetor: Bing with K&N Pod Filter

Transmission: 5-speed.

Wheels and Brakes

Front: Disc

Rear: Drum

Tires: Original tires were deliberately left mounted, for the purpose of documenting their unique history! They still hold air perfectly, and the tread is in very good condition.

Electrical

Electrical: 12V system, three-phase 14V, 15A generator.

Ignition: Updated contactless ignition

Battery: New

Spark plug: New

Bodywork

Gas Tank: New Morini 3/5 tank with accessories.

Seat: New Ducati 900 SS seat/seat cowl

Ergonomics

Foot pegs: RWE 1 rearset footpegs including modified kickstarter to work with the pegs

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