Maico GME 250 (reduced effect) vs GAS GAS TXT Racing 250 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Maico GME 250 (reduced effect)stacks up against the GAS GAS TXT Racing 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecMaico GME 250 (reduced effect)GAS GAS TXT Racing 250
Model year19862023
Price$8,399
Engine247 cc248 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Weight69 kg
Seat height25 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L0.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Monoblock 4 pistons BRAKTEC caliper, NG WAVE floating
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc. 2 pistons BRAKTEC caliper, autostand system, NG WAVE
Tires3.00-21 / 4.10-18 2.75-21 / 4.00-18

Maico GME 250 (reduced effect) vs GAS GAS TXT Racing 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Maico GME 250 (reduced effect) and the GAS GAS TXT Racing 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Maico GME 250 (reduced effect) brings 17 hp, while the GAS GAS TXT Racing 250 counters with its own power figure at 69 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: