Zündapp 518 KS100: history, specs, pictures

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Zündapp 518 KS100
Manufacturer
Also called 518 KS 100
Production 1968 - 1969
Engine
single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 48.0mm x 54.0mm
Top Speed 62 mph (100 km/h)
Fuel System carburetor. bing
Transmission Final Drive: chain
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: swingarm
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 2.50-17
Rear Tire 2.75-16
Weight 209.44 pounds (95.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Zündapp 518 KS100 was a single cylinder, two-stroke standard produced by Zündapp between 1968 and 1969. It could reach a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h).

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, two-stroke. A 48.0mm bore x 54.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 100.0 cubic centimeters.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.50-17 front tire and a 2.75-16 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 swingarm. The 518 KS100 was fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 209.44 pounds (95.0 Kg).