Sport · 1927
E 206
MotoLibrary Score
36 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
70 km/h
Engine
206 ccm
Technical Overview
1927 DKW E 206 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1927 DKW E 206 sport motorcycle, DKW utilizes a 206 cc (12.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 64.0 x 64.0 mm (2.5 x 2.5 inches).
On the scales, the E 206 measures 75 kg (165 lbs) dry.
Within MotoLibrary's DKW archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1925 to 1928, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 206.0 ccm (12.57 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore x Stroke 64.0 x 64.0 mm (2.5 x 2.5 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor. Framo-E
Cooling Air
Transmission
Final Drive Belt (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 70.0 km/h (43.5 mph)
Fuel Consumption 3.00 litres/100 km (33.3 km/l or 78.41 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 69.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type Open tubular
Front Suspension Bob fork
Rear Suspension None
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 2.85-26
Rear Tyre 2.85-26
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 75.0 kg (165.3 pounds)
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Handling
Very lightweight — easy to handle
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