Nipponia KPS 200 vs Zündapp DB 205 Elastic 200 (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Nipponia KPS 200stacks up against the Zündapp DB 205 Elastic 200. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNipponia KPS 200Zündapp DB 205 Elastic 200
Model year20181955
Price
Engine198 cc198 cc
Horsepower10 hp
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires100/80-17 / 130/70-17

Nipponia KPS 200 vs Zündapp DB 205 Elastic 200 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Nipponia KPS 200 and the Zündapp DB 205 Elastic 200 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Nipponia KPS 200 brings its published horsepower, while the Zündapp DB 205 Elastic 200 counters with 10 hp.

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: