Italjet Dragster 500 GP vs BPG Werks DTV Shredder (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Italjet Dragster 500 GPstacks up against the BPG Werks DTV Shredder. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecItaljet Dragster 500 GPBPG Werks DTV Shredder
Model year20232014
Price
Engine181 cc196 cc
Horsepower43 hp14 hp
Torque43 Nm20 Nm
Weight180 kg127 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. ABSExpanding brake (drum brake). Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake). Http://bpgwerks.com/products/
Tires120/70-15 / 160/60-15

Italjet Dragster 500 GP vs BPG Werks DTV Shredder — which should you buy?

Picking between the Italjet Dragster 500 GP and the BPG Werks DTV Shredder usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Italjet Dragster 500 GP brings 43 hp in a 180 kg package, while the BPG Werks DTV Shredder counters with 14 hp at 127 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: