Zündapp Kardan Sport 500: history, specs, pictures
The Zündapp KS500 Kardan Sport was a two cylinder boxer, four-stroke standard produced by Zündapp between 1936 and 1939. It could reach a top speed of 84 mph (135 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 23.47 HP (17.5 KW) @ 5200 RPM.
| Zündapp Kardan Sport 500 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | KKS500 Kardan Sport, KKS 500 Kardan Sport, KS500 Kardan Sport, KS 500 Kardan Sport |
| Production | 1936 - 1939 |
| Engine | two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 66.0mm x 66.6mm |
| Top Speed | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 23.47 HP (17.5 KW) @ 5200RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Transmission | Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Rear: rigid |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 3.50-19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50-19 |
| Weight | 407.86 pounds (185.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a air cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 66.0mm bore x 66.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters.
ChassisEdit
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 KS500 Kardan Sport was fitted with a 3.3 Gallon (12.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 407.86 pounds (185.0 Kg).