Bimota Vdue 500 vs NSU Delphin III (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota Vdue 500stacks up against the NSU Delphin III. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota Vdue 500NSU Delphin III
Model year19981956
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower105 hp110 hp
Torque77 Nm
Weight165 kg273 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDual discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.25-18 / 3.50-20

Bimota Vdue 500 vs NSU Delphin III — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota Vdue 500 and the NSU Delphin III usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota Vdue 500 brings 105 hp in a 165 kg package, while the NSU Delphin III counters with 110 hp at 273 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: