AlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin Classic vs Tank Sports Vision 250 R3 (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the AlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin Classicstacks up against the Tank Sports Vision 250 R3. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin ClassicTank Sports Vision 250 R3
Model year20082008
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower28 hp17 hp
Weight160 kg170 kg
Seat height25 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/90-16 / 150/80-15 90/90-18 / 130/90-15

AlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin Classic vs Tank Sports Vision 250 R3 — which should you buy?

Picking between the AlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin Classic and the Tank Sports Vision 250 R3 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the AlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin Classic brings 28 hp in a 160 kg package, while the Tank Sports Vision 250 R3 counters with 17 hp at 170 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: