1927
Zündapp EM 250 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 678645 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Zündapp |
| Model | EM 250 |
| Year | 1927 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Webb fork |
| Fronttyre | 2.85-26 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Rigid |
| Reartyre | 2.85-26 |
| Seat | Single |
| Wheels | Spoked |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 62.0 x 82.5 mm (2.4 x 3.2 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
| Power | 4.50 HP (3.3 kW)) @ 3100 RPM |
| Topspeed | 80.0 km/h (49.7 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
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.