AlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin Sport Cruiser vs Vento Colt 250 (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin Sport CruiserVento Colt 250
Model year20082008
Price$3,499
Engine249 cc249 cc
Horsepower28 hp24 hp
Weight160 kg170 kg
Seat height25 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires110/90-16 / 150/80-15 110/90-21 / 130/90-16

AlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin Sport Cruiser vs Vento Colt 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the AlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin Sport Cruiser and the Vento Colt 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the AlphaSports Alpha 250 V-Twin Sport Cruiser brings 28 hp in a 160 kg package, while the Vento Colt 250 counters with 24 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: