1937 L-300 «Red October»

. Single-cylinder 2-stroke engine of the L-300 with a capacity of 293 cc could achieve the rating of only 6-6.5 h.p. at 3000 rpm. Motorcycle’s maximum speed was 75-80 km/h, its mean gasoline concumption was 4-4.5 l per 100 km. Dry weight was 125 kg. Roller chains were used as engine chain drive and rear-axle drive; they were both protected on one side by pressed fenders. A hand shift lever was installed directly on the 3-speed transmission. #l300 #redoctober #sovietbike #soviet #madeinussr #russianmachine #300cc #красныйоктябрь #prewar #redarmy #sovietarmy #motorcycle #history #moto #antique #retro #classic #vintage #vintagemotorcycle #classicmotorcycle #instamoto #bikestagram #1930s #1937 #oldschool #rarebikes #motosofwar #classicbikesdaily #classicbikes #2wheels