1939
Zündapp KS 500 Kardan Sport - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 38891 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Zündapp |
| Model | KS 500 Kardan Sport |
| Year | 1939 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 3.50-19 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Rigid |
| Reartyre | 3.50-19 |
| Seat | Single |
| Wheels | Spoked |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 66.0 x 66.6 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 498.00 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Power | 24.00 HP (17.5 kW)) @ 5200 RPM |
| Topspeed | 135.0 km/h (83.9 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Powerweightratio | 0.1297 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.