Zündapp K500: history, specs, pictures
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| 'Zündapp K500' | |
| Manufacturer | [[Zündapp]] |
|---|---|
| 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
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
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
Chassis
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).