UM DSR Aventure vs Tao Motor DB17 (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the UM DSR Aventurestacks up against the Tao Motor DB17. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecUM DSR AventureTao Motor DB17
Model year20222021
Price$3,490$999
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower15 hp
Torque11 Nm7 Nm
Weight130 kg70 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Combined braking systemSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/80-17 / 130/70-17 70/100-17 / 90/100-14

UM DSR Aventure vs Tao Motor DB17 — which should you buy?

Picking between the UM DSR Aventure and the Tao Motor DB17 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the UM DSR Aventure brings 15 hp in a 130 kg package, while the Tao Motor DB17 counters with its own power figure at 70 kg. On price, the Tao Motor DB17 has the lower MSRP.

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: