1953
Zündapp DB 203 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 973907 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Zündapp |
| Model | DB 203 |
| Year | 1953 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic |
| Fronttyre | 3.25-19 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Rigid |
| Reartyre | 3.25-19 |
| Seat | Two single seats |
| Wheels | Spoked |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 60.0 x 70.0 mm (2.4 x 2.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 198.00 ccm (12.08 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Bing |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Power | 8.70 HP (6.4 kW)) @ 4250 RPM |
| Topspeed | 90.0 km/h (55.9 mph) |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 122.0 kg (269.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 12.00 litres (3.17 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0713 HP/kg |
About Zündapp
Country of Origin:
Germany
Founder:
Fritz Neumeyer, Friedrich Krupp, and Thiel
Best Known For:
Robust pre/postwar motorcycles; later famous mopeds
Company History
Zündapp traversed every chapter of German motor history—from stout prewar tourers to beloved postwar mopeds that carried students and workers. Engineering emphasized longevity: good metallurgy, careful tolerances, and parts availability. Economic shifts ended production, but the marque remains a byword for durability and handsome, purposeful design that still charms at vintage meets.