| Attribute | Zündapp K 500 1940 × | Zündapp K 500 1939 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1940 | 1939 |
| Make | Zündapp | Zündapp |
| Model | Zündapp K 500 | Zündapp K 500 |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing 22mm | Carburettor. Bing 22mm |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 69 | 69 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66.6 | 66.6 |
| Gearbox | - | 4-speed |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| 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 | Two single seats | Two single seats |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 180 | 180 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.065 | 0.065 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 105 | 105 |