| Attribute | Zündapp KS 500 Kardan Sport 1939 × | Zündapp KS 500 Kardan Sport 1938 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1939 | 1938 |
| Make | Zündapp | Zündapp |
| Model | Zündapp KS 500 Kardan Sport | Zündapp KS 500 Kardan Sport |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Amal |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 17.5 | 17.5 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 66 | 66 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66.6 | 66.6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Rear suspension | Rigid | Rigid |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 3.50-19 | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-19 | 3.50-19 |
| Seat | Single | Single |
| Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 185 | 185 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0946 | 0.0946 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 135 | 135 |