The 1956 MZ RT sports an air-cooled, two-stroke, 123cc, single cylinder engine paired to a four-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 5 horsepower. This machine was designed as a day-to-day, affordable commuter, and has standard feature such as a cartridge-style front fork, dual shocks as a rear suspension, a drum braking system, a single seat, laced wheels, and a chromed exhaust system.