Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1 vs Hercules 322 (1967)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1stacks up against the Hercules 322. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1Hercules 322
Model year19671958
Price
Engine246 cc246 cc
Horsepower16 hp15 hp
Weight114 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). SimplexExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). SimplexExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-17 / 2.50-17

Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1 vs Hercules 322 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1 and the Hercules 322 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1 brings 16 hp in a 114 kg package, while the Hercules 322 counters with 15 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: