CZ 175 Trail vs Harley-Davidson SS 175 (1978)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the CZ 175 Trailstacks up against the Harley-Davidson SS 175. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCZ 175 TrailHarley-Davidson SS 175
Model year19781977
Price
Engine172 cc174 cc
Horsepower15 hp17 hp
Fuel capacity2.9 L2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Tires2.75-21 / 3.50-18 3.25-19 / 4.00-18

CZ 175 Trail vs Harley-Davidson SS 175 — which should you buy?

Picking between the CZ 175 Trail and the Harley-Davidson SS 175 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the CZ 175 Trail brings 15 hp, while the Harley-Davidson SS 175 counters with 17 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: