Honda XR 250 Tornado vs Veli Vl250GY (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XR 250 Tornadostacks up against the Veli Vl250GY. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR 250 TornadoVeli Vl250GY
Model year20082007
Price
Engine250 cc250 cc
Weight134 kg99 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity2.9 L1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires90/90-21 / 120/80-18 80/100-21 / 100/90-19

Honda XR 250 Tornado vs Veli Vl250GY — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XR 250 Tornado and the Veli Vl250GY usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XR 250 Tornado brings its published horsepower in a 134 kg package, while the Veli Vl250GY counters with its own power figure at 99 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: