Beta REV 50 vs Zündapp KS 50 Super Sport type 517-20 (2008)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Beta REV 50stacks up against the Zündapp KS 50 Super Sport type 517-20. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Beta REV 50 | Zündapp KS 50 Super Sport type 517-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2008 | 1971 |
| Price | — | $700 |
| Engine | 50 cc | 50 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 6 hp |
| Weight | 60 kg | 84 kg |
| Seat height | 24 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 0.7 L | 2.6 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 2-opposed pistons | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-opposed pistons | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 2.50-19 / 3.5-17 | 17-2.75 / 17-2.75 |
Beta REV 50 vs Zündapp KS 50 Super Sport type 517-20 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Beta REV 50 and the Zündapp KS 50 Super Sport type 517-20 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Beta REV 50 brings its published horsepower in a 60 kg package, while the Zündapp KS 50 Super Sport type 517-20 counters with 6 hp at 84 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: