Aprilia RS 50 Tuono vs DKW RT 159 (2003)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia RS 50 Tuonostacks up against the DKW RT 159. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia RS 50 TuonoDKW RT 159
Model year20031969
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower5 hp
Weight85 kg
Seat height32 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)

Aprilia RS 50 Tuono vs DKW RT 159 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia RS 50 Tuono and the DKW RT 159 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia RS 50 Tuono brings its published horsepower, while the DKW RT 159 counters with 5 hp at 85 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: