1938
Zündapp K 600 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 86860 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Zündapp |
| Model | K 600 |
| Year | 1938 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic |
| Fronttyre | 3.50-19 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Rigid |
| Reartyre | 3.50-19 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 53.0 x 66.6 mm (2.1 x 2.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 598.00 ccm (36.49 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Four cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Amal |
| Power | 15.00 HP (10.9 kW)) @ 4300 RPM |
| Topspeed | 100.0 km/h (62.1 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Kick |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Powerweightratio | 0.0777 HP/kg |
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.