Ducati Elite vs NSU Neckarsulmer 1 1-4 (1965)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Elitestacks up against the NSU Neckarsulmer 1 1-4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati EliteNSU Neckarsulmer 1 1-4
Model year19651908
Price
Engine204 cc210 cc
Horsepower18 hp1 hp
Weight118 kg38 kg
Fuel capacity1.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires2.75-18 / 3.25-18 1.75-26 / 1.75-26

Ducati Elite vs NSU Neckarsulmer 1 1-4 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Elite and the NSU Neckarsulmer 1 1-4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Elite brings 18 hp in a 118 kg package, while the NSU Neckarsulmer 1 1-4 counters with 1 hp at 38 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: