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38/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.15 hp/kg
Top Speed
95 km/h
Engine
223 ccm
Technical Overview
2023 Apollo RFN Thunder 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Apollo for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2023 Apollo RFN Thunder 250 pairs a 223 cc (13.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16.1 HP (11.7 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 72.2 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the RFN Thunder 250 measures 106 kg (234 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.58 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 910 mm (35.8 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,340 mm (52.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 6.5-liter (1.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 95 km/h (59 mph).
Specific Output
72.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.15 HP/kg (6.58 kg/HP)
Standover Height
910 mm (35.8 in)
Engine
Displacement223.0 ccm (13.61 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power16.1 HP (11.7 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Fuel SystemCarburettor. PE28
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed95.0 km/h (59.0 mph)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, adjustable
Front Travel200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionRebound adjustable hydraulic shock
Rear Travel70 mm (2.8 inches)
Wheelbase1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Ground Clearance340 mm (13.4 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/100-21
Rear Tyre100/90-18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø270 mm (10.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
WheelsAluminium rims
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight106.0 kg (233.7 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1518 HP/kg
Seat Height910 mm (35.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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