Positioned in Zongshen's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Zongshen Storm V250 pairs a 248 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17.4 HP (12.7 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 17.5 Nm (12.9 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 70.2 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,000 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 Storm V250 measures 175.1 kg (386 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.06 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 749 mm (29.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,600 mm (63 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.52 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 310 km (193 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 121 km/h (75 mph).
Specific Output
70.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10.06 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~310 km (193 mi)
Engine
Displacement248.0 ccm (15.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power17.4 HP (12.7 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque17.5 Nm (1.8 kgf-m or 12.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionCDI
LubricationWet Sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet plate
Performance
Top Speed120.7 km/h (75.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption4.52 litres/100 km (22.1 km/l or 52.04 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases104.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustTwo pipes into single muffler, all chrome.
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel
Front SuspensionStandard hydraulic forks
Rear SuspensionMonoshock, non-adjustable
Wheelbase1600 mm (63.0 inches)
Ground Clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre3.00-18
Rear Tyre130/90-15
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight175.1 kg (386.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.0994 HP/kg
Seat Height749 mm (29.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1219 mm (48.0 inches)
Overall Length2184 mm (86.0 inches)
Overall Width787 mm (31.0 inches)
Fuel Capacity14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
Oil Capacity0.90 litres (0.95 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsMetallic silver
Notes
Features electronic speedometer and digital odometer, and aluminum disc wheels. Windshield, saddlebags, and crash bar available.
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