Zündapp 514-320 KS 100 vs Hercules 211 (1969)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zündapp 514-320 KS 100stacks up against the Hercules 211. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZündapp 514-320 KS 100Hercules 211
Model year19691950
Price
Engine98 cc98 cc
Horsepower8 hp2 hp
Weight90 kg68 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.75-16 / 2.75-16 2.50-26 / 2.50-26

Zündapp 514-320 KS 100 vs Hercules 211 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zündapp 514-320 KS 100 and the Hercules 211 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zündapp 514-320 KS 100 brings 8 hp in a 90 kg package, while the Hercules 211 counters with 2 hp at 68 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: