Ducati 125 Scrambler vs Maico MD 125 Super Sport (1973)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 125 Scramblerstacks up against the Maico MD 125 Super Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 125 ScramblerMaico MD 125 Super Sport
Model year19731971
Price
Engine124 cc124 cc
Horsepower10 hp16 hp
Fuel capacity2.1 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake
Tires2.50-19 / 3.50-18 2.50-16 / 3.00-16

Ducati 125 Scrambler vs Maico MD 125 Super Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 125 Scrambler and the Maico MD 125 Super Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 125 Scrambler brings 10 hp, while the Maico MD 125 Super Sport counters with 16 hp.

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: