Bultaco Metralla 250 GT vs DKW RT 250 VS (1976)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bultaco Metralla 250 GTstacks up against the DKW RT 250 VS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBultaco Metralla 250 GTDKW RT 250 VS
Model year19761957
Price
Engine244 cc244 cc
Horsepower23 hp
Weight155 kg
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.25-19 / 3.50-18 3.25-18 / 3.25-18

Bultaco Metralla 250 GT vs DKW RT 250 VS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bultaco Metralla 250 GT and the DKW RT 250 VS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bultaco Metralla 250 GT brings 23 hp, while the DKW RT 250 VS counters with its own power figure at 155 kg.

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: