Honda MB5 vs Zündapp 517 KS 50 (1982)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda MB5stacks up against the Zündapp 517 KS 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda MB5Zündapp 517 KS 50
Model year19821969
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower7 hp
Weight86 kg
Fuel capacity3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)

Honda MB5 vs Zündapp 517 KS 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda MB5 and the Zündapp 517 KS 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda MB5 brings 7 hp, while the Zündapp 517 KS 50 counters with its own power figure at 86 kg.

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: