Engineered by Zündapp for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1968 Zündapp 518 KS 100 relies on a 98 cc (6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 8.2 HP (6 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 83.7 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 518 KS 100 measures 75 kg (165 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.15 kg per horsepower). The 13.5-liter (3.6 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 2 indexed model years from 1968 to 1969, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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