1958
Zündapp KS 601 Kardan Sport - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 290597 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Zündapp |
| Model | KS 601 Kardan Sport |
| Year | 1958 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Tubular |
|---|---|
| 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
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 592.00 ccm (36.12 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Bing |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Power | 34.00 HP (24.8 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
| Topspeed | 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Kick |
|---|
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 216.0 kg (476.2 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 14.50 litres (3.83 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1574 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.