Italika 200Z vs Dürkopp MD 201 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Italika 200Zstacks up against the Dürkopp MD 201. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecItalika 200ZDürkopp MD 201
Model year20201960
Price
Engine196 cc196 cc
Horsepower16 hp12 hp
Torque15 Nm
Weight125 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires80/90-17 / 120/70-17 1.85-19 / 1.85-19

Italika 200Z vs Dürkopp MD 201 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Italika 200Z and the Dürkopp MD 201 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Italika 200Z brings 16 hp in a 125 kg package, while the Dürkopp MD 201 counters with 12 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: