| Attribute | Zündapp KS 601 Kardan Sport 1958 × | Norton 490 CS 1 1927 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1958 | 1927 |
| Make | Zündapp | Norton |
| Model | Zündapp KS 601 Kardan Sport | Norton 490 CS 1 |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 592 | 490 |
| Power (kw) | 24.8 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | - |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Tubular | - |
| Front tyre | 3.50-19 | - |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-19 | - |
| Seat | Two single seats | Solo seat with springs |
| Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 216 | 145 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1148 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 140 | 128 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14.5 | - |