Yamaha DT 50 MX vs DKW Hummel 155 (1983)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha DT 50 MXstacks up against the DKW Hummel 155. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha DT 50 MXDKW Hummel 155
Model year19831965
Price
Engine50 cc50 cc
Weight81 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)

Yamaha DT 50 MX vs DKW Hummel 155 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha DT 50 MX and the DKW Hummel 155 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha DT 50 MX brings its published horsepower in a 81 kg package, while the DKW Hummel 155 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: