Zündapp KS601: history, specs, pictures
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Zündapp KS601 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | KS 601 |
Production | 1950 - 1957 |
Engine | two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 75.0mm x 67.6mm |
Top Speed | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
Horsepower | 27.36 HP (20.4 KW) @ 4700RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor. bing |
Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
Suspension | Front: telescopic |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 3.50-19 |
Rear Tire | 3.50-19 |
Weight | 493.84 pounds (224.0 Kg) (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 3.83 Gallon (14.50 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Zündapp KS601 was a two cylinder boxer, two-stroke standard produced by Zündapp between 1950 and 1957. It could reach a top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 27.36 HP (20.4 KW) @ 4700 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled two cylinder boxer, two-stroke. A 75.0mm bore x 67.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 592.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.50-19 front tire and a 3.50-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The KS601 was fitted with a 3.83 Gallon (14.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 493.84 pounds (224.0 Kg).