Aermacchi Ala D Oro vs BMW R28 Military (1968)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aermacchi Ala D Orostacks up against the BMW R28 Military. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAermacchi Ala D OroBMW R28 Military
Model year19681964
Price
Engine246 cc247 cc
Horsepower25 hp18 hp
Weight110 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-18 / 2.75-18 3.27-18 / 3.27-18

Aermacchi Ala D Oro vs BMW R28 Military — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aermacchi Ala D Oro and the BMW R28 Military usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aermacchi Ala D Oro brings 25 hp in a 110 kg package, while the BMW R28 Military counters with 18 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: