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E 300

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MotoLibrary Score
38 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
80 km/h
Engine
292 ccm

1929 DKW E 300 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in DKW's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1929 DKW E 300 relies on a 292 cc (17.8 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 74.0 x 68.0 mm (2.9 x 2.7 inches).

On the scales, the E 300 measures 100 kg (220 lbs) dry.

Within MotoLibrary's DKW archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1928 to 1929, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Engine
Displacement 292.0 ccm (17.82 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore x Stroke 74.0 x 68.0 mm (2.9 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor
Ignition Magneto
Cooling Air
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 80.0 km/h (49.7 mph)
Chassis
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 100.0 kg (220.5 pounds)
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