Geon Dakar 250 GNX vs Orion RFZ Thunder 250 (2023)

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

Spec comparison

SpecGeon Dakar 250 GNXOrion RFZ Thunder 250
Model year20232022
Price
Engine223 cc223 cc
Horsepower28 hp16 hp
Weight95 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. 2-pistonSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 1-pistonSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18 80/100-21 / 100/90-18

Geon Dakar 250 GNX vs Orion RFZ Thunder 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Geon Dakar 250 GNX and the Orion RFZ Thunder 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Geon Dakar 250 GNX brings 28 hp, while the Orion RFZ Thunder 250 counters with 16 hp at 95 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: