Aermacchi Ala Verde Sport vs Zündapp DB 255 Elastic 250 (1970)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAermacchi Ala Verde SportZündapp DB 255 Elastic 250
Model year19701955
Price
Engine246 cc246 cc
Horsepower19 hp13 hp
Weight147 kg
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.00-18 / 3.00-18 3.25-19 / 3.25-19

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

Picking between the Aermacchi Ala Verde Sport and the Zündapp DB 255 Elastic 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aermacchi Ala Verde Sport brings 19 hp, 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: