Honda MB5 vs Zündapp 50 Racer (1982)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda MB5stacks up against the Zündapp 50 Racer. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda MB5Zündapp 50 Racer
Model year19821968
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower7 hp
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Duplex
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Simplex

Honda MB5 vs Zündapp 50 Racer — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda MB5 and the Zündapp 50 Racer usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda MB5 brings 7 hp, while the Zündapp 50 Racer counters with its own power figure.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: