Maico letta vs Heinkel A2 (1966)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Maico lettastacks up against the Heinkel A2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMaico lettaHeinkel A2
Model year19661965
Price
Engine174 cc174 cc
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)

Maico letta vs Heinkel A2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Maico letta and the Heinkel A2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Maico letta brings its published horsepower, while the Heinkel A2 counters with its own power figure.

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: