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2026Apollo RFN Thunder 250

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The 2026 Apollo RFN Thunder 250 is a trail bike from Apollo. Its air-cooled 223cc single makes 16.1 hp at 7,000 rpm through a five-speed gearbox and chain, for about 95 km/h. A 910 mm seat and 106 kg dry weight suit off-road riding.

Capacity
223.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
5-speed
Dry weight
106.0 kg
Seat height
910 mm
Power
16.1 HP (11.7 kW) @ 7000 RPM
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 20Agility 75Comfort 30Off-road 90Touring 35Road manners 20
Off-road & trail90%
Cornering45%
City riding25%
Daily riding25%
Touring35%
Two-up15%
Track15%
Best for
Built primarily for off-road trail riding, with enough road manners to link trails where it is road-legal.
Built for
An enduro bike from Apollo with a 223cc engine; its character is easy-going and economical, with 16 hp on tap.
Not ideal for
Not for long road journeys, passengers or motorway riding.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 910mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2026 Apollo RFN Thunder 250, with a cramped knee angle of around 80 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
223.0 ccm
Power
16.1 HP (11.7 kW) @ 7000 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.1519 HP/kg (dry)
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Electric & kick
Torque
Not on record - add it
Transmission
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Performance
Top speed
95.0 km/h (59.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1340 mm
Overall length
2010 mm
Overall width
810 mm
Overall height
1075 mm
Seat height
910 mm
Dry weight
106.0 kg
Fuel capacity
6.50 litres
Ground clearance
340 mm
Chassis & suspension
Front suspension
Telescopic fork, adjustable
Rear suspension
Rebound adjustable hydraulic shock
Front wheel travel
200 mm
Rear wheel travel
70 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
270 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Front tyre
80/100-21
Rear tyre
100/90-18
Other
Color options
Red/white/blue

Specs last verified against published sources: .

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 202320252026
Capacity 223 cc 223 cc 223 cc
Dry weight 106 kg 106 kg 106 kg
Seat height 910 mm 910 mm 910 mm
Fuel capacity 6.5 L 6.5 L 6.5 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Apollo RFN Thunder 250?

The 2026 Apollo RFN Thunder 250 has a Capacity of 223.0 ccm (13.61 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Apollo RFN Thunder 250 have?

The 2026 Apollo RFN Thunder 250 has a Power of 16.1 HP (11.7 kW) @ 7000 RPM.

How many gears does the Apollo RFN Thunder 250 have?

The 2026 Apollo RFN Thunder 250 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.

How much does the Apollo RFN Thunder 250 weigh?

The 2026 Apollo RFN Thunder 250 has a Dry weight of 106.0 kg (233.7 pounds).

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