Lambretta TV 175 Series 3 vs NSU Prima V (1967)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Lambretta TV 175 Series 3stacks up against the NSU Prima V. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLambretta TV 175 Series 3NSU Prima V
Model year19671964
Price
Engine175 cc175 cc
Horsepower9 hp10 hp
Weight110 kg138 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.50-10 / 3.50-10 3.50-10 / 3.50-10

Lambretta TV 175 Series 3 vs NSU Prima V — which should you buy?

Picking between the Lambretta TV 175 Series 3 and the NSU Prima V usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Lambretta TV 175 Series 3 brings 9 hp in a 110 kg package, while the NSU Prima V counters with 10 hp at 138 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: