Cleveland Ace Standard vs Black Douglas Countryman Deluxe 250 (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cleveland Ace Standardstacks up against the Black Douglas Countryman Deluxe 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Cleveland Ace Standard | Black Douglas Countryman Deluxe 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Price | $3,300 | $8,750 |
| Engine | 229 cc | 230 cc |
| Horsepower | 14 hp | 14 hp |
| Torque | — | 18 Nm |
| Weight | 126 kg | 98 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 33 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 2.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 90/90-18 / 120/80-16 | 90/90-21 / 90/90-21 |
Cleveland Ace Standard vs Black Douglas Countryman Deluxe 250 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Cleveland Ace Standard and the Black Douglas Countryman Deluxe 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cleveland Ace Standard brings 14 hp in a 126 kg package, while the Black Douglas Countryman Deluxe 250 counters with 14 hp at 98 kg. On price, the Cleveland Ace Standard has the lower MSRP.
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: