NSU Delphin III vs Gilera Saturno Bialbero (1956)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the NSU Delphin IIIstacks up against the Gilera Saturno Bialbero. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNSU Delphin IIIGilera Saturno Bialbero
Model year19561953
Price
Engine499 cc499 cc
Horsepower110 hp45 hp
Weight273 kg125 kg
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.25-18 / 3.50-20 3.25-19 / 3.25-19

NSU Delphin III vs Gilera Saturno Bialbero — which should you buy?

Picking between the NSU Delphin III and the Gilera Saturno Bialbero usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the NSU Delphin III brings 110 hp in a 273 kg package, while the Gilera Saturno Bialbero counters with 45 hp at 125 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: