Blackbird 250

2023 Italika Blackbird 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2023 Italika Blackbird 250 sport motorcycle, Italika utilizes a 250 cc (15.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 19.4 HP (14.2 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 20.4 Nm (15 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 77.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,500 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 Blackbird 250 measures 136 kg (300 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.01 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,370 mm (53.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 378 km (235 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 135 km/h (84 mph).