Zündapp 50 Racer vs NSU Quickly Cavalino (1968)

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

Spec comparison

SpecZündapp 50 RacerNSU Quickly Cavalino
Model year19681960
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Fuel capacity2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Duplex
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Simplex

Zündapp 50 Racer vs NSU Quickly Cavalino — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zündapp 50 Racer and the NSU Quickly Cavalino usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zündapp 50 Racer brings its published horsepower, while the NSU Quickly Cavalino 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: