Zündapp KS 601 Kardan Sport vs BMW R67 (1958)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zündapp KS 601 Kardan Sportstacks up against the BMW R67. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZündapp KS 601 Kardan SportBMW R67
Model year19581951
Price
Engine592 cc594 cc
Horsepower34 hp26 hp
Weight216 kg
Fuel capacity3.8 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake). Single
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.50-19 / 3.50-19 3.5-19 / 3.5-19

Zündapp KS 601 Kardan Sport vs BMW R67 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zündapp KS 601 Kardan Sport and the BMW R67 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zündapp KS 601 Kardan Sport brings 34 hp in a 216 kg package, while the BMW R67 counters with 26 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: