Aermacchi Chimera 250 vs Hercules 322 (1965)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAermacchi Chimera 250Hercules 322
Model year19651958
Price
Engine246 cc246 cc
Horsepower14 hp15 hp
Weight125 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.50-17 / 2.50-17

Aermacchi Chimera 250 vs Hercules 322 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aermacchi Chimera 250 and the Hercules 322 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aermacchi Chimera 250 brings 14 hp in a 125 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: