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Vertigo Nitro Works 280 - 2025 Specifications and Reviews
The 2025 Vertigo Nitro Works 280 is a lightweight trial motorcycle engineered for intermediate to advanced riders seeking precision and control on technical terrain. Powered by a 280cc two-stroke liquid-cooled engine with fuel injection, it delivers responsive power delivery ideal for competitive trial events. Built with a robust steel frame and premium suspension, this model is renowned for its exceptional agility and reliability in demanding off-road conditions.
2025
General information | |
| Color Options | Green/black |
| Category | Trial |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Starting | Kick |
| Clutch | Multi-disc oil wet, adjustable preload |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Induction | Injection. Integrated injection driver. |
| Bore x Stroke | 76.0 x 60.0 mm (3.0 x 2.4 inches) |
| Capacity: | 280.0 ccm (17.09 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.30 litres (0.61 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1310 mm (51.6 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2010 mm (79.1 inches) |
| Seat Height | 680 mm (26.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Dry Weight | 68.0 kg (149.9 pounds) |
Vertigo Nitro Works 280 dimensions and frame | |
| Wheels | Black Morad rims. Vertigo red hubs. Dunlop D803GP tires |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. 2-piston caliper |
| Brake Disc Diameter | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Front Brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic Braktec, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear Tyre | 2.15-18 |
| Front Tyre | 1.60-21 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm combined with REIGER 2 way monoshock with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustment |
| Front Wheel Travel | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Tech Factory |
| Frame | 25CrMo4 steel , aluminium 6082 subframe |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. |
| Exhaust system | Vertigo Nitro Stainless steel |
| Driveline | 10z/42 |
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Year | 2025 |
| Motorcycle name | Vertigo Nitro Works 280 |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
Best For
Track10%
City5%
Cornering40%
Daily Riding5%
Touring3%
Passenger0%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This is a specialist competition trials bike best suited to riders with dedicated trials skill or serious off-road technical experience, not general street or beginner riders. |
| Purpose | Built purely for technical trials competition and obstacle riding, using extreme lightness and a torquey two-stroke to master balance, hops, and precision throttle control rather than outright speed. |
| Rider Fit | The ultra-low dry weight and no-seat riding stance demand active standing riding, strong legs, balance, and core control rather than raw strength or long-distance comfort. |
| Character | A featherweight, high-revving two-stroke trials machine with razor-sharp agility, minimal mass, and suspension tuned for slow-speed technical precision over rocks and obstacles. |
| Not Ideal For | This bike is not suitable for highway travel, touring, carrying a passenger, or anyone wanting a comfortable everyday commuter. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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