1955
Zündapp DB 205 Elastic 200 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 5221 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Zündapp |
| Model | DB 205 Elastic 200 |
| Year | 1955 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Seat | Single |
| Wheels | Spoked |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 60.0 x 70.0 mm (2.4 x 2.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 198.00 ccm (12.08 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Power | 9.50 HP (6.9 kW)) @ 4700 RPM |
| Topspeed | 95.0 km/h (59.0 mph) |
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.