DKW RT 159 vs NSU Quickly S2 23 (1969)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the DKW RT 159stacks up against the NSU Quickly S2 23. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDKW RT 159NSU Quickly S2 23
Model year19691964
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Horsepower5 hp
Weight85 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)

DKW RT 159 vs NSU Quickly S2 23 — which should you buy?

Picking between the DKW RT 159 and the NSU Quickly S2 23 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the DKW RT 159 brings 5 hp in a 85 kg package, while the NSU Quickly S2 23 counters with its own power figure.

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: