Aermacchi Ala Bianca 175 vs DKW RT 175 VS (1964)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aermacchi Ala Bianca 175stacks up against the DKW RT 175 VS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAermacchi Ala Bianca 175DKW RT 175 VS
Model year19641958
Price
Engine174 cc174 cc
Horsepower9 hp10 hp
Weight110 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). SimplexExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-17 / 2.75-17 3-18 / 3-18

Aermacchi Ala Bianca 175 vs DKW RT 175 VS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aermacchi Ala Bianca 175 and the DKW RT 175 VS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aermacchi Ala Bianca 175 brings 9 hp in a 110 kg package, while the DKW RT 175 VS counters with 10 hp.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: