1954 Zundapp, A brief history on world famous line of motorcycles 1-Page Article

1954 Zundapp, A brief history on world famous line of motorcycles 1-Page Article

The Zundapp factory was started in 1917, but it was not until 1921 that the first Zundapp motorcycle rolled off of the assembly line. Known as model "Z-22", this first machine was 211 cc two-stroke with belt drive, 2 1/4 by 24" tires and no transmission. The top speed was 35 mph. This machine found a steady audience and in October, 1922, the 10000th machine left the factory...

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1. In October of 1921 the first production model left the Zundapp assembly line. Known as the Z-22, it was a 211cc 2-stroke, with 2.4 horsepower engine, single-speed belt drive. Speed: 35 mph.

2. Greatly improved over the Z-22, was Zundapp's next model which made its appearance in 1924. This K-249 was of 249cc, 2-stroke, and had 3-speed transmission and chain drive. 3.5 hp delivered 45 mph.

3. Race-type handlebars, inclined cylinder and silencer fins distinguished the Z-300 Zundapp put into production in 1929. This 298cc 2-stroke turned 55 mph with its 8 horsepower engine.

4. Motorcycle riders took quickly to the DS-350, which entered the motorcycle picture in 1938. Features included ohv engine, 4-speed gearbox, foot shift, chain drive and swing saddle. Top speed was 70.

5. In 1933, Zundapp started production on its first horizontal twin, shaft drive machine. The K-500 featured pressed steel frame and front fork and a 4-speed gearbox. Engine was of 500cc capacity.