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MotoLibrary Score
37/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.08 hp/kg
Top Speed
90 km/h
Engine
298 ccm
Technical Overview
1928 Zündapp EM 300 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Zündapp's sport motorcycle platform, the 1928 Zündapp EM 300 pairs a 298 cc (18.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 8 HP (5.8 kW) at 3,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 3-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 26.8 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the EM 300 measures 100 kg (220 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (12.5 kg per horsepower).
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