Zündapp KS 601 Kardan Sport vs BMW R67 2 (1958)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zündapp KS 601 Kardan Sportstacks up against the BMW R67 2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZündapp KS 601 Kardan SportBMW R67 2
Model year19581954
Price
Engine592 cc594 cc
Horsepower34 hp28 hp
Weight216 kg
Fuel capacity3.8 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake). Sinle
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.50-19 / 3.50-19 3.5-19 / 3.5-19

Zündapp KS 601 Kardan Sport vs BMW R67 2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zündapp KS 601 Kardan Sport and the BMW R67 2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zündapp KS 601 Kardan Sport brings 34 hp in a 216 kg package, while the BMW R67 2 counters with 28 hp.

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: