Engineered by Dafra for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2016 Dafra Horizon 250 utilizes a 250.2 cc (15.3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 23.1 HP (16.9 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 21.7 Nm (16 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 92.3 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Horizon 250 measures 163.4 kg (360 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.07 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 720 mm (28.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,500 mm (59.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17.5-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Dafra archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2015 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
92.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.14 HP/kg (7.07 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
720 mm (28.3 in)
Engine
Displacement250.2 ccm (15.27 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power23.1 HP (16.9 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque21.7 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 16.0 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Compression11.3:1
Bore x Stroke73.0 x 59.8 mm (2.9 x 2.4 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. EFI
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multiplate
Performance
Emission DetailsEuro III
ExhaustChrome
Chassis
Frame TypeDual cradle
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks
Wheelbase1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-18
Rear Tyre130/90-15
Front BrakesDouble disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight163.4 kg (360.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1414 HP/kg
Seat Height720 mm (28.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
