Zündapp 514-320 KS 100 vs Hercules 316 (1969)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zündapp 514-320 KS 100stacks up against the Hercules 316. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZündapp 514-320 KS 100Hercules 316
Model year19691956
Price
Engine98 cc98 cc
Horsepower8 hp3 hp
Weight90 kg74 kg
Fuel capacity2.9 L
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 2.50-19 / 2.50-19

Zündapp 514-320 KS 100 vs Hercules 316 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zündapp 514-320 KS 100 and the Hercules 316 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 316 counters with 3 hp at 74 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: