Zündapp KS 175 vs Montesa Impala 175 Sport (1982)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zündapp KS 175stacks up against the Montesa Impala 175 Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZündapp KS 175Montesa Impala 175 Sport
Model year19821963
Price
Engine163 cc175 cc
Horsepower17 hp18 hp
Weight90 kg
Fuel capacity3.7 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake). vented double lever
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake). closed mono lever
Tires2.75-18 / 3.25-18 2.75-19 / 2.75-19

Zündapp KS 175 vs Montesa Impala 175 Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zündapp KS 175 and the Montesa Impala 175 Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zündapp KS 175 brings 17 hp, while the Montesa Impala 175 Sport counters with 18 hp at 90 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: