1954
Zündapp Elastic 198 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 721017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Zündapp |
| Model | Elastic 198 |
| Price | Euro 1300. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 1954 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). 1-piston |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 200.0 x 0.0 mm (7.9 x inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet |
| Compression | 8.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 198.00 ccm (12.08 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | Due tempi |
| Fuelconsumption | 16.00 litres/100 km (6.3 km/l or 14.70 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Dell´Ortho |
| Greenhousegases | 371.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | no |
| Maxrpm | 3000 |
| Power | 16.00 HP (11.7 kW)) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black |
|---|---|
| Light | 6 volt |
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 140.0 kg (308.6 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 24.00 litres (6.34 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1143 HP/kg |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 162.0 kg (357.1 pounds) |
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.