Bmw F 800 St vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw F 800 St vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Bmw F 800 St: 85 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 207 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Yamaha Fazer 250: 20 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 154 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 135 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw F 800 St
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
85 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
86 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
207 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
85 hp @ 8,000 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
86 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
207 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bmw F 800 St
7.5/10
"A genuinely capable sport-tourer that rewards diligent pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Usable torque everywhere
+Excellent wind protection
+Shaft drive reliability
Cons
−Shaft spline maintenance critical
−ABS module failures common
−Heavy for its class
Yamaha Fazer 250
6.5/10
"Solid budget commuter, but don't expect thrills beyond city limits."
Pros
+Frugal fuel consumption
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Fairing blocks highway wind
Cons
−Narrow powerband needs revving
−Parts availability inconsistent
−Learner-damaged examples everywhere
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