NSU Neckarsulmer 1 1-2 Pony vs DKW RT 250 2 (1955)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the NSU Neckarsulmer 1 1-2 Ponystacks up against the DKW RT 250 2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNSU Neckarsulmer 1 1-2 PonyDKW RT 250 2
Model year19101955
Price
Engine243 cc244 cc
Horsepower3 hp14 hp
Weight40 kg143 kg
Fuel capacity1.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires1.75-26 / 1.75-26 3.25-19 / 3.25-19

NSU Neckarsulmer 1 1-2 Pony vs DKW RT 250 2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the NSU Neckarsulmer 1 1-2 Pony and the DKW RT 250 2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the NSU Neckarsulmer 1 1-2 Pony brings 3 hp in a 40 kg package, while the DKW RT 250 2 counters with 14 hp at 143 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: