NSU Prima V vs MBK Skyliner 180 (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the NSU Prima Vstacks up against the MBK Skyliner 180. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecNSU Prima VMBK Skyliner 180
Model year19642005
Price
Engine175 cc176 cc
Horsepower10 hp15 hp
Torque13 Nm
Weight138 kg134 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires3.50-10 / 3.50-10 120/70-12 / 130/70-12

NSU Prima V vs MBK Skyliner 180 — which should you buy?

Picking between the NSU Prima V and the MBK Skyliner 180 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the NSU Prima V brings 10 hp in a 138 kg package, while the MBK Skyliner 180 counters with 15 hp at 134 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: