Dafra Riva 150 vs Ardie BD 201 (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Dafra Riva 150stacks up against the Ardie BD 201. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDafra Riva 150Ardie BD 201
Model year20181956
Price
Engine194 cc194 cc
Horsepower12 hp12 hp
Torque11 Nm
Weight125 kg131 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.5 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.75-18 / 90/90-18 3-19 / 3-19

Dafra Riva 150 vs Ardie BD 201 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Dafra Riva 150 and the Ardie BD 201 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Dafra Riva 150 brings 12 hp in a 125 kg package, while the Ardie BD 201 counters with 12 hp at 131 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: