Apollo RFN Thunder 250 vs Geon Dakar 250 GNX (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Apollo RFN Thunder 250stacks up against the Geon Dakar 250 GNX. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecApollo RFN Thunder 250Geon Dakar 250 GNX
Model year20232023
Price
Engine223 cc223 cc
Horsepower16 hp28 hp
Weight106 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. 2-piston
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. 1-piston
Tires80/100-21 / 100/90-18 1.60-21 / 2.15-18

Apollo RFN Thunder 250 vs Geon Dakar 250 GNX — which should you buy?

Picking between the Apollo RFN Thunder 250 and the Geon Dakar 250 GNX usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Apollo RFN Thunder 250 brings 16 hp in a 106 kg package, while the Geon Dakar 250 GNX counters with 28 hp.

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: