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35/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.07 hp/kg
Top Speed
90 km/h
Engine
50 ccm
Technical Overview
1971 Zündapp KS 50 Super Sport type 517-20 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Zündapp for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 1971 Zündapp KS 50 Super Sport type 517-20 pairs a 50 cc (3.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 6 HP (4.4 kW) at 8,400 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 120 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the KS 50 Super Sport type 517-20 measures 97 kg (214 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.06 HP/kg (16.17 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,230 mm (48.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 9.7-liter (2.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 216 km (134 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 90 km/h (56 mph).
Specific Output
120 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.06 HP/kg (16.17 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~216 km (134 mi)
Engine
Displacement50.0 ccm (3.05 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Power6.0 HP (4.4 kW)) @ 8400 RPM
Bore x Stroke39.0 x 41.8 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Bing 19mm (1/19/36)
Fuel ControlPort control
Lubricationby fuel
CoolingAir
Max RPM9000
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet plate
Performance
Top Speed90.0 km/h (55.9 mph)
Fuel Consumption4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustHigh ´Cross´ exhaust system
Chassis
Frame TypeHigh pressure cast aluminium with steel tube
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