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All Bikes/Compare/Zongshen Tornado 250 vs Gas Gas Ec 250

Zongshen Tornado 250 vs Gas Gas Ec 250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Zongshen Tornado 250 vs Gas Gas Ec 250. Zongshen Tornado 250: ~18 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~145 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated, may vary by variant), Motoryk rating 5.5/10. Gas Gas Ec 250: Approximately 45 hp @ 8,000 rpm (note: estimate; official figures not always published for off-road models) hp, Approximately 100 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Estimated 120–130 km/h (note: varies by gearing and terrain; not optimized for top speed), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Zongshen Tornado 250 Gas Gas Ec 250
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
45 hp
Torque (Nm)
19 Nm
40 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
145 kg
100 kg
Type
Enduro
Enduro
Horsepower
~18 hp @ 8,500 rpm (estimated)
Approximately 45 hp @ 8,000 rpm (note: estimate; official figures not always published for off-road models)
Torque
~19 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Approximately 40 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (note: estimate for two-stroke power delivery)
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated, may vary by variant)
Estimated 120–130 km/h (note: varies by gearing and terrain; not optimized for top speed)
Weight
~145 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
Approximately 100 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L (estimated real-world average)
Estimated 4–6 L/100km (note: highly dependent on riding conditions; off-road two-strokes vary widely)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Zongshen Tornado 250
Zongshen Tornado 250
5.5/10

"Cheap learner transport that demands low expectations and lower prices."

Pros
+Attractive styling for money
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Light and easy maneuvering
Cons
Electrical reliability is sketchy
Highway speeds feel strained
Parts hunting can frustrate
Gas Gas Ec 250
Gas Gas Ec 250
8.0/10

"Brilliant used buy if history checks out — buyer beware otherwise."

Pros
+KTM parts cross-compatibility
+Lightweight, genuinely trail-capable
+Strong two-stroke midrange power
Cons
Often thrashed by previous owners
Top end wears quickly neglected
Two-stroke maintenance is frequent

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