Zündapp KS 750 Sahara.

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. Actively used in the corps “F” of Field Marshal Rommel in Africa (under “Sahara” classification) and other regions.

Vadim Zadorozhny’s Museum of Equipment, Moscow

Years of production: 1941-1948

Country of Origin: Germany

Issued: 18695 items

Weight: 420 kg

Power: 25 hp

Speed: 95 km / h

The Zündapp KS 750 is a World War II-era motorcycle and sidecar combination developed for the German Wehrmacht (armed forces) before and during the Second World War, by the German company Zündapp G.m.b.H. After entering service in 1941, over 18,000 were built through 1944, and deployed on all major German battlefronts, for use in a variety of roles. The KS 750 was an integral design, featuring not one but two driven wheels – both the rear wheel and the sidecar wheel were shaft driven, powered by a 751 cc (45.8 cu in) (bore 75mm, stroke 85mm), overhead valve, flat twin engine.

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