| Attribute | Zündapp KKS 500 Kardan Sport 1938 × | DKW SB 500 1938 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1938 | 1938 |
| Make | Zündapp | DKW |
| Model | Zündapp KKS 500 Kardan Sport | DKW SB 500 |
| Category | Sport | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Twin, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal | Carburettor. Amal |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 493.9 |
| Power (kw) | 17.5 | 10.9 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 66 | 68 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66.6 | 68 |
| Compression | - | 5.7:1 |
| 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 | 3.5-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-19 | 3.5-19 |
| Seat | Single | - |
| Wheels | Spoked | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 175 | 165 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1 | 0.0661 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 140 | 115 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.5 | 13 |