Vertigo Nitro 250 vs Maico GP 250 E (reduced effect) (2023)

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

Spec comparison

SpecVertigo Nitro 250Maico GP 250 E (reduced effect)
Model year20231987
Price
Engine247 cc247 cc
Horsepower15 hp
Weight67 kg
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity0.6 L2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic Braktec, 4-piston caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston caliperSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18 3.00-21 / 4.10-18

Vertigo Nitro 250 vs Maico GP 250 E (reduced effect) — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vertigo Nitro 250 and the Maico GP 250 E (reduced effect) usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vertigo Nitro 250 brings its published horsepower in a 67 kg package, while the Maico GP 250 E (reduced effect) counters with 15 hp.

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: