Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 2 vs Hercules 322 (1969)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 2stacks 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 2Hercules 322
Model year19691958
Price
Engine246 cc246 cc
Horsepower18 hp15 hp
Weight135 kg
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). SimplexExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). SimplexExpanding brake (drum brake)

Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 2 vs Hercules 322 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 2 and the Hercules 322 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 2 brings 18 hp in a 135 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: