Can-am Spyder St vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Can-am Spyder St vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Can-am Spyder St: 106 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 388 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), 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
Can-am Spyder St
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
106 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
388 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
106 hp @ 7,500 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
115 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
135 km/h
Weight
388 kg (curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Can-am Spyder St
7.5/10
"Brilliant niche tourer, but know exactly what you're buying."
Pros
+Rotax triple genuinely strong
+Massive practical storage capacity
+Stable confidence-inspiring highway cruiser
Cons
−Expensive tires wear fast
−VSS electrics can trouble
−Heavy, clumsy at parking
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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