Maico letta vs Heinkel A1 Series 103 (1966)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Maico lettastacks up against the Heinkel A1 Series 103. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMaico lettaHeinkel A1 Series 103
Model year19661960
Price
Engine174 cc174 cc
Weight156 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires4-10 / 4-10

Maico letta vs Heinkel A1 Series 103 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Maico letta and the Heinkel A1 Series 103 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Maico letta brings its published horsepower, while the Heinkel A1 Series 103 counters with its own power figure at 156 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: