K 200 Kardan

1934 Zündapp K 200 Kardan Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Zündapp for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1934 Zündapp K 200 Kardan utilizes a 197 cc (12 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 6.5 HP (4.7 kW) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 33 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.

On the scales, the K 200 Kardan measures 132 kg (291 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.05 HP/kg (20.31 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 80 km/h (50 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Zündapp archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1933 to 1937, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.