Orion RFZ Thunder 250 vs Pitster Pro XTR T4 250 SC (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Orion RFZ Thunder 250stacks up against the Pitster Pro XTR T4 250 SC. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecOrion RFZ Thunder 250Pitster Pro XTR T4 250 SC
Model year20222017
Price$2,599
Engine223 cc223 cc
Horsepower16 hp
Weight95 kg112 kg
Seat height36 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity1.7 L0.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires80/100-21 / 100/90-18 70/100-19 / 90/100-16

Orion RFZ Thunder 250 vs Pitster Pro XTR T4 250 SC — which should you buy?

Picking between the Orion RFZ Thunder 250 and the Pitster Pro XTR T4 250 SC usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Orion RFZ Thunder 250 brings 16 hp in a 95 kg package, while the Pitster Pro XTR T4 250 SC counters with its own power figure at 112 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: