HP Power Barium 260 vs Linhai MainStr. 260 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the HP Power Barium 260stacks up against the Linhai MainStr. 260. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHP Power Barium 260Linhai MainStr. 260
Model year20112004
Price
Engine257 cc257 cc
Weight169 kg150 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires140/60-13 / 140/60-13 110/90-12 / 130/90-12

HP Power Barium 260 vs Linhai MainStr. 260 — which should you buy?

Picking between the HP Power Barium 260 and the Linhai MainStr. 260 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the HP Power Barium 260 brings its published horsepower in a 169 kg package, while the Linhai MainStr. 260 counters with its own power figure at 150 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: