Zündapp KS 750
Zündapp KS 750 in Technik Museum Speyer
The Zündapp KS 750 is a World War II-era motorcycle and sidecar combination developed for the German Armed Forces during the Second World War by the German company Zündapp G.m.b.H. . Based on an ingenious rigid frame design and incorporating many unique and refined features, after entering service in 1941 this sophisticated motorcycle served on all the major German battlefronts, and thanks to its versatility and ruggedness it was extensively used in a variety of roles.
Development
The motorcycle was designed and built following a specific request from the German Army for a motorcycle with sidecar that would respond to specific needs, in particular:
- an OHV 750cc engine
- a sidecar with traction
- the capacity to carry an MG 34 machine gun
- capable of fording shallow waters
- capable of climbing inclines up to 40°
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