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Vertigo Nitro Works 280 - 2026 Specifications and Reviews
The 2026 Vertigo Nitro Works 280 is a lightweight trial motorcycle purpose-built for competitive riders and enthusiasts seeking precision handling on technical terrain. Its 280cc two-stroke engine delivers responsive power with fuel injection efficiency, while the rigid steel frame and advanced suspension geometry excel in obstacle negotiation and balance. Best known for exceptional maneuverability and reliability in extreme trial conditions.
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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. |
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