Harley-Davidson 165 vs Yamaha DT 175 MX (1982)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson 165stacks up against the Yamaha DT 175 MX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson 165Yamaha DT 175 MX
Model year19561982
Price
Engine165 cc171 cc
Horsepower16 hp
Fuel capacity1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake
Tires2.75-21 / 3.50-18

Harley-Davidson 165 vs Yamaha DT 175 MX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson 165 and the Yamaha DT 175 MX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson 165 brings its published horsepower, while the Yamaha DT 175 MX 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: