Zündapp 250 S Trophy vs BMW R27 (1966)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zündapp 250 S Trophystacks up against the BMW R27. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZündapp 250 S TrophyBMW R27
Model year19641966
Price
Engine245 cc247 cc
Horsepower15 hp18 hp
Weight136 kg
Fuel capacity4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.25-16 / 3.25-16 3.27-18 / 3.27-18

Zündapp 250 S Trophy vs BMW R27 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zündapp 250 S Trophy and the BMW R27 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zündapp 250 S Trophy brings 15 hp in a 136 kg package, while the BMW R27 counters with 18 hp.

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: