Zündapp K500: history, specs, pictures
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Zündapp K500 | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | K 500 |
Production | 1933 - 1940 |
Engine | two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 69.0mm x 66.6mm |
Top Speed | 65 mph (105 km/h) |
Horsepower | 15.69 HP (11.7 KW) @ 4500RPM |
Fuel System | carburetor. bing 22mm |
Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
Suspension | Front: telescopic Rear: rigid |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 3.50-19 |
Rear Tire | 3.50-19 |
Weight | 396.83 pounds (180.0 Kg) (dry), |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Zündapp K500 was a two cylinder boxer, four-stroke standard produced by Zündapp between 1933 and 1940. It could reach a top speed of 65 mph (105 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 15.69 HP (11.7 KW) @ 4500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a air cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 69.0mm bore x 66.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters.
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 front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a rigid. The bike weighed just 396.83 pounds (180.0 Kg).