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E 250

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37 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
78 km/h
Engine
247 ccm

1927 DKW E 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around DKW's sport motorcycle platform, the 1927 DKW E 250 utilizes a 247 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 68.0 x 68.0 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches).

On the scales, the E 250 measures 90 kg (198 lbs) dry.

Within MotoLibrary's DKW archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1927 to 1928, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Engine
Displacement 247.0 ccm (15.07 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore x Stroke 68.0 x 68.0 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor
Ignition Magneto
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 3-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 78.0 km/h (48.5 mph)
Chassis
Rear Suspension None
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 2.85-26
Rear Tyre 2.85-26
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Brake Ø 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø 140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels Spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 90.0 kg (198.4 pounds)
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