Zündapp Bella 201 vs Yamaha Riva 200Z (1989)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Zündapp Bella 201stacks up against the Yamaha Riva 200Z. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecZündapp Bella 201Yamaha Riva 200Z
Model year19551989
Price
Engine198 cc199 cc
Horsepower10 hp
Weight146 kg115 kg
Seat height29 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.50-12 / 3.50-12 400/10-4PR / 400/10-4PR

Zündapp Bella 201 vs Yamaha Riva 200Z — which should you buy?

Picking between the Zündapp Bella 201 and the Yamaha Riva 200Z usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Zündapp Bella 201 brings 10 hp in a 146 kg package, while the Yamaha Riva 200Z counters with its own power figure at 115 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: