Z 300

1929 Zündapp Z 300 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Zündapp's sport motorcycle platform, the 1929 Zündapp Z 300 relies on a 298 cc (18.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 26 HP (19 kW) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 87.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Z 300 measures 105 kg (231 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4.04 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Zündapp 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.