Italika 250 SZ vs Hartford Classic 250i (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Italika 250 SZstacks up against the Hartford Classic 250i. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecItalika 250 SZHartford Classic 250i
Model year20232020
Price
Engine223 cc223 cc
Horsepower18 hp
Torque18 Nm
Weight126 kg132 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires100/80-17 / 130/70-17 3.5-18 / 3.5-18

Italika 250 SZ vs Hartford Classic 250i — which should you buy?

Picking between the Italika 250 SZ and the Hartford Classic 250i usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Italika 250 SZ brings 18 hp in a 126 kg package, while the Hartford Classic 250i counters with its own power figure at 132 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: