Montesa Impala 175 Sport vs Gilera RV 200 (1988)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Montesa Impala 175 Sportstacks up against the Gilera RV 200. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMontesa Impala 175 SportGilera RV 200
Model year19631988
Price
Engine175 cc183 cc
Horsepower18 hp17 hp
Weight90 kg
Fuel capacity2.4 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). vented double leverSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake). closed mono leverSingle disc
Tires2.75-19 / 2.75-19 3.25-16 / 3.50-18

Montesa Impala 175 Sport vs Gilera RV 200 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Montesa Impala 175 Sport and the Gilera RV 200 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Montesa Impala 175 Sport brings 18 hp in a 90 kg package, while the Gilera RV 200 counters with 17 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: