Italeri Zundapp Ks 750 With Sidecar

The Italeri Zündapp KS 750 with Sidecar (HC-7406) offers a faithful representation of the renowned WWII German motorcycle-and-sidecar combination. This release includes super decals for 3 versions and a colour instructions sheet, providing clear guidance and varied marking options.

Highlights

• Super decals for 3 versions
• Colour instructions sheet included
• Depicts the Zündapp KS 750 with sidecar used by the German Army across multiple fronts in WWII
• 751 cc boxer twin (26 HP) with a top speed around 95 km/h
• Four-speed transmission with reverse gear
• Shared components with the BMW R75 to simplify maintenance and spares
• Used for transport and reconnaissance; the real vehicle could be armed with an MG34 mounted in the sidecar boot

Historical Background

Developed to OKH requirements in 1937 and produced by Zündapp with input from BMW, the KS 750 became a versatile workhorse. Its robust boxer twin-cylinder engine and reverse-enabled gearbox made it effective on varied terrain. To streamline field support, it shared many technical components with the BMW R75. While it undertook a wide range of duties, from transport to reconnaissance, it was later supplemented in many roles by the more practical Kübelwagen. The KS 750 remains an iconic symbol of wartime motorcycle engineering.