| Attribute | DKW NZ 500 1940 × | Zündapp K 500 1940 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1940 | 1940 |
| Make | DKW | Zündapp |
| Model | DKW NZ 500 | Zündapp K 500 |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Bing 22mm |
| Displacement (cm³) | 489 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 13.5 | 11.7 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 64 | 69 |
| Stroke (mm) | 76 | 66.6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | - | Rigid |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 3.5-19 | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3.5-19 | 3.50-19 |
| Seat | Single spring-mounted | Two single seats |
| Wheels | Spoked | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 195 | 180 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0692 | 0.065 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 115 | 105 |