Hartford VR-223H vs Orion RFZ Thunder 250 (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hartford VR-223Hstacks up against the Orion RFZ Thunder 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHartford VR-223HOrion RFZ Thunder 250
Model year20222022
Price
Engine223 cc223 cc
Horsepower16 hp
Weight140 kg95 kg
Seat height34 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires3.00-21 / 110/80-18 80/100-21 / 100/90-18

Hartford VR-223H vs Orion RFZ Thunder 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hartford VR-223H and the Orion RFZ Thunder 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hartford VR-223H brings its published horsepower in a 140 kg package, while the Orion RFZ Thunder 250 counters with 16 hp at 95 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: