Hartford VR-223H Velo-Cross vs Geon Dakar 250 GNX (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hartford VR-223H Velo-Crossstacks up against the Geon Dakar 250 GNX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHartford VR-223H Velo-CrossGeon Dakar 250 GNX
Model year20232023
Price
Engine223 cc223 cc
Horsepower28 hp
Weight140 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. 2-piston
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. 1-piston
Tires3.00-21 / 110/80-18 1.60-21 / 2.15-18

Hartford VR-223H Velo-Cross vs Geon Dakar 250 GNX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hartford VR-223H Velo-Cross and the Geon Dakar 250 GNX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hartford VR-223H Velo-Cross brings its published horsepower in a 140 kg package, while the Geon Dakar 250 GNX counters with 28 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: