1957
Zündapp KS 601 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 253776 |
|---|---|
| Category | Touring |
| Make | Zündapp |
| Model | KS 601 |
| Year | 1957 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic |
| Fronttyre | 3.50-19 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Reartyre | 3.50-19 |
| Seat | Two single seats |
| Wheels | Spoked |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 75.0 x 67.6 mm (3.0 x 2.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 592.00 ccm (36.12 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Bing |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Power | 28.00 HP (20.4 kW)) @ 4700 RPM |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Kick |
|---|
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.