Hartford VR200X vs DKW RT 200 VS (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hartford VR200Xstacks up against the DKW RT 200 VS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHartford VR200XDKW RT 200 VS
Model year20141958
Price
Engine197 cc197 cc
Horsepower19 hp11 hp
Torque11 Nm
Weight139 kg131 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires110/80-17 / 130/80-17

Hartford VR200X vs DKW RT 200 VS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hartford VR200X and the DKW RT 200 VS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hartford VR200X brings 19 hp in a 139 kg package, while the DKW RT 200 VS counters with 11 hp at 131 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: