Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1 vs Zündapp DB 255 Elastic 250 (1967)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1stacks up against the Zündapp DB 255 Elastic 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1Zündapp DB 255 Elastic 250
Model year19671955
Price
Engine246 cc246 cc
Horsepower16 hp13 hp
Weight114 kg147 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 3.25-19 / 3.25-19

Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1 vs Zündapp DB 255 Elastic 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1 and the Zündapp DB 255 Elastic 250 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 Zündapp DB 255 Elastic 250 counters with 13 hp at 147 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: