| Attribute | Zündapp KKS 500 Kardan Sport 1937 × | Kawasaki 500 H1 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1937 | 1969 |
| Make | Zündapp | Kawasaki |
| Model | Zündapp KKS 500 Kardan Sport | Kawasaki 500 H1 |
| Category | Sport | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | In-line three, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal | Carburettor. Mikuni 28mm |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 17.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 66 | 60 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66.6 | 50 |
| Gearbox | - | 5-speed |
| Chassis | ||
| Rear suspension | Rigid | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Front tyre | 3.50-19 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-19 | 4.-18 |
| Seat | Single | - |
| Wheels | Spoked | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 175 | 174 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 140 | 190 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 12.5 | 15 |