DKW RT 250 S vs Aprilia 250 Tuareg (1986)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDKW RT 250 SAprilia 250 Tuareg
Model year19561986
Price
Engine244 cc246 cc
Horsepower47 hp
Weight155 kg
Fuel capacity4.0 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires3.25-18 / 3.25-18 3.00-21 / 4.25-18

DKW RT 250 S vs Aprilia 250 Tuareg — which should you buy?

Picking between the DKW RT 250 S and the Aprilia 250 Tuareg usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the DKW RT 250 S brings its published horsepower in a 155 kg package, while the Aprilia 250 Tuareg counters with 47 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: