Apollo RFN Thunder 250 vs Motomel XMM 250 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Apollo RFN Thunder 250stacks up against the Motomel XMM 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecApollo RFN Thunder 250Motomel XMM 250
Model year20232021
Price
Engine223 cc223 cc
Horsepower16 hp16 hp
Weight106 kg146 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L2.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires80/100-21 / 100/90-18 80/100-21 / 120/90-18

Apollo RFN Thunder 250 vs Motomel XMM 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Apollo RFN Thunder 250 and the Motomel XMM 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Apollo RFN Thunder 250 brings 16 hp in a 106 kg package, while the Motomel XMM 250 counters with 16 hp at 146 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: