| Attribute | James Colonel 225 1959 × | Zündapp DB 205 Elastic 200 1953 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1959 | 1953 |
| Make | James | Zündapp |
| Model | James Colonel 225 | Zündapp DB 205 Elastic 200 |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 225 | 198 |
| Power (kw) | 7 | 6.9 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Bore (mm) | 63 | 60 |
| Stroke (mm) | 72 | 70 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate | - |
| Compression | 7.0:1 | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Single cradle | - |
| Front tyre | 3-18 | - |
| Rear tyre | 3-18 | - |
| Seat | Dual | Single |
| Wheels | - | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 80 | 95 |