1971
Zündapp KS 50 Super Sport type 517-20 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 37 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport touring |
| Make | Zündapp |
| Model | KS 50 Super Sport type 517-20 |
| Price | Euro 700. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 1971 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | High pressure cast aluminium with steel tube |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Fronttyre | 17-2.75 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Reartyre | 17-2.75 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 39.0 x 41.8 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet plate |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 50.00 ccm (3.05 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | High ´Cross´ exhaust system |
| Fuelconsumption | 4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Bing 19mm (1/19/36) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Lubricationsystem | by fuel |
| Maxrpm | 9000 |
| Power | 6.00 HP (4.4 kW)) @ 8400 RPM |
| Topspeed | 90.0 km/h (55.9 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black with red buddyseat |
|---|---|
| Modificationscomparedtopreviousmodel | Lower, small fueltank; high exhaust system |
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 84.0 kg (185.2 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 9.70 litres (2.56 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0714 HP/kg |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 97.0 kg (213.8 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.