Zündapp 517 KS 50 vs NSU Quickly S2 23 (1969)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zündapp 517 KS 50stacks up against the NSU Quickly S2 23. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZündapp 517 KS 50NSU Quickly S2 23
Model year19691964
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Weight86 kg
Fuel capacity3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)

Zündapp 517 KS 50 vs NSU Quickly S2 23 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zündapp 517 KS 50 and the NSU Quickly S2 23 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zündapp 517 KS 50 brings its published horsepower in a 86 kg package, while the NSU Quickly S2 23 counters with its own power figure.

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: