2023
Italika 250 SZ - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 817054 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | Italika |
| Model | 250 SZ |
| Year | 2023 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Fronttyre | 100/80-17 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | Swingarm with single shock absorber |
| Reartyre | 130/70-17 |
Engine & Transmission
| Displacement | 223.0 ccm (13.61 cubic inches) |
|---|---|
| Enginetype | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 4.17 litres/100 km (24.0 km/l or 56.41 mpg) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 96.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Power | 17.6 HP (12.8 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
| Topspeed | 120.0 km/h (74.6 mph) |
| Torque | 17.5 Nm (1.8 kgf-m or 12.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black/Yellow |
|---|---|
| Comments | Sold in Mexico. |
| Instruments | Analog/digital |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 126.0 kg (277.8 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 12.00 litres (3.17 US gallons) |
| Oilcapacity | 1.30 litres (1.37 US quarts) |
| Overallheight | 1080 mm (42.5 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2080 mm (81.9 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1397 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Italika
Country of Origin:
Mexico
Founder:
Grupo Elektra (Ricardo Salinas Pliego)
Best Known For:
Mexico’s ubiquitous commuters and delivery bikes; vast parts/service network
Company History
Italika reconfigured mobility in Mexico by pairing affordable motorcycles with retail financing and a dense service footprint. Through Grupo Elektra’s stores and credit programs, first-time buyers could step up from buses to 125–250 cc commuters, underbones, and cargo variants that sip fuel and shrug off city punishment. Italika’s assembly operations localize frames, suspension, and trim for domestic conditions; the supply chain focuses on parts availability and cost control so downtime stays minimal for owners who depend on their bikes for income. As food delivery and e-commerce surged, Italika became the de facto fleet brand, iterating racks, lighting, and electrical robustness to match real-world use. While enthusiasts may prefer premium badges, the brand’s social impact is enormous: access to jobs further from home, lower travel times, and a culture of small workshops that keep machines running. Historically, Italika shows how distribution and financing can matter as much as engineering. It normalized two-wheel commuting nationwide and built an ecosystem—training, spares, resale—that makes motorcycles a rational family asset rather than a risky purchase.
