Vertigo Vertical R3 250 vs Maico GP 250 E (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Vertigo Vertical R3 250stacks up against the Maico GP 250 E. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVertigo Vertical R3 250Maico GP 250 E
Model year20211988
Price
Engine247 cc247 cc
Horsepower17 hp
Weight68 kg
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity2.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Braktec 4-piston caliperSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires1.60-21 / 2.15-18 3.00-21 / 4.10-18

Vertigo Vertical R3 250 vs Maico GP 250 E — which should you buy?

Picking between the Vertigo Vertical R3 250 and the Maico GP 250 E usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Vertigo Vertical R3 250 brings its published horsepower in a 68 kg package, while the Maico GP 250 E counters with 17 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: