Maico MD 250 vs Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1 (1972)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Maico MD 250stacks up against the Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMaico MD 250Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1
Model year19721967
Price
Engine245 cc246 cc
Horsepower28 hp16 hp
Weight114 kg
Fuel capacity3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake). Simplex
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake). Simplex
Tires2.75-18 / 3.25-18 2.50-17 / 2.50-17

Maico MD 250 vs Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Maico MD 250 and the Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Maico MD 250 brings 28 hp, while the Aermacchi 250 Ala Verde Serie 1 counters with 16 hp at 114 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: