Yamaha CT1B 175 vs Maico Blizzard (1970)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha CT1B 175stacks up against the Maico Blizzard. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha CT1B 175Maico Blizzard
Model year19701962
Price
Engine175 cc177 cc
Horsepower16 hp
Torque12 Nm
Fuel capacity1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)

Yamaha CT1B 175 vs Maico Blizzard — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha CT1B 175 and the Maico Blizzard usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha CT1B 175 brings 16 hp, while the Maico Blizzard 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: