1969
Zündapp 517 KS 50 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 166426 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Zündapp |
| Model | 517 KS 50 |
| Year | 1969 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Two schock |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 39.0 x 41.8 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 49.90 ccm (3.04 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Bing |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 86.0 kg (189.6 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 13.50 litres (3.57 gallons) |
About Zündapp
Country of Origin:
Germany
Founder:
Fritz Neumeyer, Friedrich Krupp, and Thiel
Best Known For:
Robust pre/postwar motorcycles; later famous mopeds
Company History
Zündapp traversed every chapter of German motor history—from stout prewar tourers to beloved postwar mopeds that carried students and workers. Engineering emphasized longevity: good metallurgy, careful tolerances, and parts availability. Economic shifts ended production, but the marque remains a byword for durability and handsome, purposeful design that still charms at vintage meets.