Cleveland Heist vs DF Motor DF250RTA (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Cleveland Heiststacks up against the DF Motor DF250RTA. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCleveland HeistDF Motor DF250RTA
Model year20162016
Price$3,300
Engine229 cc229 cc
Horsepower14 hp15 hp
Torque16 Nm18 Nm
Fuel capacity2.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 140/70-18 90/90-21 / 140/70-18

Cleveland Heist vs DF Motor DF250RTA — which should you buy?

Picking between the Cleveland Heist and the DF Motor DF250RTA usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Cleveland Heist brings 14 hp, while the DF Motor DF250RTA counters with 15 hp.

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: