Aprilia 250 Tuareg vs Yamaha DS 7 (1986)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia 250 Tuaregstacks up against the Yamaha DS 7. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia 250 TuaregYamaha DS 7
Model year19861972
Price
Engine246 cc247 cc
Horsepower47 hp24 hp
Fuel capacity5.8 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Tires3.00-21 / 4.25-18 3.00-18 / 3.25-18

Aprilia 250 Tuareg vs Yamaha DS 7 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia 250 Tuareg and the Yamaha DS 7 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia 250 Tuareg brings 47 hp, while the Yamaha DS 7 counters with 24 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: