Zündapp Kardan Sport 600: history, specs, pictures

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Zündapp Kardan Sport 600
Manufacturer
Also called KS601 Kardan Sport, KS 601 Kardan Sport
Production 1952 - 1958
Engine
two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Top Speed 87 mph (140 km/h)
Horsepower 33.26 HP (24.8 KW) @ 6000RPM
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 476.2 pounds (216.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 3.83 Gallon (14.50 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Zündapp KS601 Kardan Sport was a two cylinder boxer, two-stroke standard produced by Zündapp between 1952 and 1958. It could reach a top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 33.26 HP (24.8 KW) @ 6000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled two cylinder boxer, two-stroke. 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 Kardan Sport was fitted with a 3.83 Gallon (14.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 476.2 pounds (216.0 Kg).