Bridgestone 350 GTO vs Simson Eskorte (1969)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bridgestone 350 GTOstacks up against the Simson Eskorte. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBridgestone 350 GTOSimson Eskorte
Model year19691957
Price
Engine350 cc350 cc
Horsepower40 hp23 hp
Weight157 kg
Fuel capacity3.8 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.25-18 / 3.25-18

Bridgestone 350 GTO vs Simson Eskorte — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bridgestone 350 GTO and the Simson Eskorte usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bridgestone 350 GTO brings 40 hp, while the Simson Eskorte counters with 23 hp at 157 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: