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1953 Zundapp KS601 Specifications - Chassis & Dimensions

  
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(A) Technical Details, Continued
   Chassis, Continued:
     
Brakes:
   Foot Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hand Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rod type brake acting on rear wheel
Cable brake acting on front wheel
     
Wheels:
   Rim Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.15 B x 19 (3 x 19)
3.50 - 19 solo (both wheels)
4.00 - 19 for sidecar work, on
rear wheel (shallow tread);
For Snow Chain use:
3.50 - 19 on rear wheel
     
Tire Pressures:
   Front Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Rear Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .





Sidecar Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.5 atü (21.33 lbs/sq.in)
1.5 atü (21.33 lbs/sq.in)

1.7 atü (24.17 lbs/sq.in)

1.7 atü (24.17 lbs/sq.in)
1.9 atü (26.61 lbs/sq.in)

2.0 atü (28.10 lbs/sq.in)

(with 4.00 - 19 tires)
1.5 atü (21.33 lbs/sq.in)
solo
pillion
work
sidecar
work
solo
pillion
work
sidecar
work
  Vehicle Dimensions:
    Overall Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saddle Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turning Radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight (full tank, tools,
and tire pump) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Peak Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Minimum permanent speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal Gasoline Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


Maximum Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2140 mm
815 mm
1010 mm
1415 mm
740 mm
2300 mm

224 kg (494 lbs.)
with 4.00 - 19 tires
464 kg (1014 lbs.)
with 4.00 -19 tires
4 - 5 km (3 miles)
135 km (85 miles)
solo: 4.8 liters (1.27 gals.)
sidecar: about 5.5 l (1.45 gals.)
per 100 km (60 miles)
300 km (180 miles) solo
200 km (120 miles) with sidecar

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Last updated 03-08-16
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