Zündapp 517 KS 50 vs Raleigh Supermatic RM5 (1969)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zündapp 517 KS 50stacks up against the Raleigh Supermatic RM5. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZündapp 517 KS 50Raleigh Supermatic RM5
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 Raleigh Supermatic RM5 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zündapp 517 KS 50 and the Raleigh Supermatic RM5 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 Raleigh Supermatic RM5 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: