Bella 175S

1961 Zündapp Bella 175S Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Zündapp's scooter motorcycle platform, the 1961 Zündapp Bella 175S pairs a 174 cc (10.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 11 HP (8 kW) at 5,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 63.2 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 Bella 175S measures 146 kg (322 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.08 HP/kg (13.27 kg per horsepower). The 8.5-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 90 km/h (56 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Zündapp archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1961 to 1964, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.