201S
1956 Zündapp 201S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1956 Zündapp 201S sport motorcycle, Zündapp relies on a 197 cc (12 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12 HP (8.8 kW) at 5,400 rpm. 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 201S measures 136 kg (300 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (11.33 kg per horsepower). The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 100 km/h (62 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Zündapp archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1956 to 1958, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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