Puch VZ 50 3P vs Zündapp 517 KS 50 (1975)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Puch VZ 50 3Pstacks up against the Zündapp 517 KS 50. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPuch VZ 50 3PZündapp 517 KS 50
Model year19751969
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower3 hp
Weight86 kg
Fuel capacity2.0 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission3-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-17 / 2.75-17

Puch VZ 50 3P vs Zündapp 517 KS 50 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Puch VZ 50 3P and the Zündapp 517 KS 50 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Puch VZ 50 3P brings 3 hp, while the Zündapp 517 KS 50 counters with its own power figure at 86 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: