200 S

1956 Zündapp 200 S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1956 Zündapp 200 S allround motorcycle, Zündapp pairs a 197 cc (12 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12 HP (8.8 kW) at 5,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 60.9 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the 200 S measures 132 kg (291 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Zündapp archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1955 to 1958, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.