1927 DKW E 200 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by DKW for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1927 DKW E 200 pairs a 198 cc (12.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 63.0 x 64.0 mm (2.5 x 2.5 inches).
On the scales, the E 200 measures 75 kg (165 lbs) dry. The 10-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 333 km (207 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 70 km/h (43 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's DKW archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1926 to 1931, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~333 km (207 mi)
Engine
Displacement198.0 ccm (12.08 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Bore x Stroke63.0 x 64.0 mm (2.5 x 2.5 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
IgnitionMagneto
CoolingAir
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed70.0 km/h (43.5 mph)
Fuel Consumption3.00 litres/100 km (33.3 km/l or 78.41 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases69.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
Fuel capacity helps estimate touring range and how often you may need to stop.
Brakes
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Suspension
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