Comparison of Zündapp KS 500 Kardan Sport 1938 and Zündapp KS 601 1954 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Zündapp KS 601 1954 × |  Zündapp KS 500 Kardan Sport 1938 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1954 | 1938 |
| Make | Zündapp | Zündapp |
| Model | Zündapp KS 601 | Zündapp KS 500 Kardan Sport |
| Category | Allround | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing | Carburettor. Amal |
| Displacement (cm³) | 592 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | 20.4 | 17.5 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 75 | 66 |
| Stroke (mm) | 67.6 | 66.6 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic | - |
| Rear suspension | - | 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 | Single |
| Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 224 | 185 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0911 | 0.0946 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 140 | 135 |
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