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Zundapp K800
« on: 22.03. 2022 10:12 »
A rare Zundapp K800

Seems it's a shallow angle V4
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Re: Zundapp K800
« Reply #1 on: 22.04. 2024 19:40 »
Hello Greybeard,
besides my GF Plunger I own a Zündapp K500 (sv boxer, 500cc) and the K800 is in fact almost the same bike - except the bigger engine. The Zündapp K800 is a 4 cylinder side valve boxer engine. The picture attached shows some internals of this interesting engine. In its time, it was an outstanding design - but it has some problems. The designer Richard Küchen and his brother Xaver had set the priorities according to "function follows form" ... the engine is a monolith and the machine sounds great - but it was not "Autobahn-proof".
The K800s are rare but an eycatcher if seen in an event. In a few weeks I plan to be part of such an event with my K500 and I am sure to see at least 3 to 4 of the K800s  ;)

Best regards. Manfred
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Re: Zundapp K800
« Reply #2 on: 22.04. 2024 19:42 »
another try - not used how to upload pictures ...
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