Italika DT250Sport vs Veli VL250GS-R (2020)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Italika DT250Sportstacks up against the Veli VL250GS-R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Italika DT250Sport | Veli VL250GS-R |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2020 | 2016 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 250 cc | 250 cc |
| Horsepower | 18 hp | 21 hp |
| Torque | 17 Nm | 20 Nm |
| Weight | 125 kg | 150 kg |
| Seat height | 30 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.2 L | 3.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Tires | 80/90-18 / 110/80-18 | 110/60-17 / 140/60-17 |
Italika DT250Sport vs Veli VL250GS-R — which should you buy?
Picking between the Italika DT250Sport and the Veli VL250GS-R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Italika DT250Sport brings 18 hp in a 125 kg package, while the Veli VL250GS-R counters with 21 hp at 150 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: