NSU Prima V vs Italjet Dragster 180 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the NSU Prima Vstacks up against the Italjet Dragster 180. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNSU Prima VItaljet Dragster 180
Model year19642008
Price
Engine175 cc176 cc
Horsepower10 hp19 hp
Weight138 kg107 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speedAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires3.50-10 / 3.50-10 120/70-11 / 130/60-13

NSU Prima V vs Italjet Dragster 180 — which should you buy?

Picking between the NSU Prima V and the Italjet Dragster 180 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the NSU Prima V brings 10 hp in a 138 kg package, while the Italjet Dragster 180 counters with 19 hp at 107 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: