At the heart of the 1943 Zündapp KS 750 Kardan Sport allround motorcycle, Zündapp features a 751 cc (45.8 cu in) air-cooled two cylinder boxer, two-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 26 HP (19 kW) at 4,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 34.6 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 KS 750 Kardan Sport measures 420 kg (926 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.06 HP/kg (16.15 kg per horsepower). The 23-liter (6.1 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 354 km (220 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 95 km/h (59 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Zündapp archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 1940 to 1949, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
34.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.06 HP/kg (16.15 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~354 km (220 mi)
Engine
Displacement751.0 ccm (45.83 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Engine DetailsTwo cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Power26.0 HP (19.0 kW)) @ 4000 RPM
Bore x Stroke75.0 x 85.0 mm (3.0 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
CoolingAir
Transmission
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed95.0 km/h (59.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption6.50 litres/100 km (15.4 km/l or 36.19 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases150.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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