Cfmoto 250cl-c vs Yamaha Xsr900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Cfmoto 250cl-c vs Yamaha Xsr900. Cfmoto 250cl-c: 18 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximately; note: some markets rate it at 17.3 hp) hp, 163 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary slightly by region and load), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Yamaha Xsr900: 119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model) hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Cfmoto 250cl-c
Yamaha Xsr900
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
20 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
163 kg
193 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
18 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximately; note: some markets rate it at 17.3 hp)
119 hp @ 10,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Torque
20 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (2022+ model)
Top Speed
120 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary slightly by region and load)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
163 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Cfmoto 250cl-c
6.5/10
"Honest budget scrambler that delivers charm without pretending otherwise."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Bulletproof simple mechanicals
+Cheap running costs
Cons
−Underwhelming suspension both ends
−Buzzy above 65mph
−Budget interior components throughout
Yamaha Xsr900
8.5/10
"The best used triple you can buy under eight grand."
Pros
+CP3 triple is brilliant
+Surprisingly practical daily rider
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Low-RPM fueling can stumble
−Stock suspension merely adequate
−Bar-end mirrors get damaged
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