Sport · 1969
518 KS 100
MotoLibrary Score
39 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
100 km/h
Engine
100 ccm
Technical Overview
1969 Zündapp 518 KS 100 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
At the heart of the 1969 Zündapp 518 KS 100 sport motorcycle, Zündapp relies on a 100 cc (6.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 48.0 x 54.0 mm (1.9 x 2.1 inches).
On the scales, the 518 KS 100 measures 95 kg (209 lbs) dry.
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.
Engine
Displacement 100.0 ccm (6.10 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, two-stroke
Bore x Stroke 48.0 x 54.0 mm (1.9 x 2.1 inches)
Fuel System Carburettor. Bing
Cooling Air
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 100.0 km/h (62.1 mph)
Chassis
Frame Type Doble cradle
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 2.50-17
Rear Tyre 2.75-16
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels Spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 95.0 kg (209.4 pounds)
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Sport & Track
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Handling
Very lightweight — easy to handle
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