Zündapp KS 350 vs Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zündapp KS 350stacks up against the Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZündapp KS 350Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400
Model year19762016
Price
Engine344 cc400 cc
Horsepower27 hp
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/90-18 / 110/80-18 90/90-21 / 90/90-21

Zündapp KS 350 vs Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zündapp KS 350 and the Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zündapp KS 350 brings 27 hp, while the Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400 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: