Description
The KS600 motorcycle & sidecar were used by German forces during World War II, mainly for messenger and reconnaissance missions. The powerful KS600 is one of the best-known in the 600cc class. It featured lightweight, rigid pressed steel frames, plus a horizontally opposed 2-cylinder 597cc engine and 4-speed transmission. It was often used with a sidecar. Production started in 1938 and saw action from early until late WWII. This motorcycle model has distinctive sections such as fork, frames, horizontally opposed engine and shaft drive are realistically rendered with the ergonomic parts breakdown. The engine features separate head components and has realistic renderings of air-cooling fins. Front and rear wheels are respectively split into right and left components with spokes recreated in detail. As in the actual motorcycle, the front fork stem is connected by shaft, which enables steering motion even after assembly. Includes components to recreate front and rear saddles and side bags. The sidecar features an ergonomic parts breakdown for ease of assembly. As in the actual sidecar, three connecting sections with motorcycle ensure secure, accurate assembly. The box features road sign illustrations which can be cut out and used when making a diorama. Decals are included to depict number plates of German Army and Air Force and instrument panel. Also comes with three full figures to depict motorcycle driver, commander, and infantry.
