Ducati St2 vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati St2 vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Ducati St2: 83 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 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
Ducati St2
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
83 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
83 hp @ 8,500 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati St2
7.5/10
"An honest, rewarding Ducati — but only buy one with receipts."
Pros
+Torquey, characterful V-twin engine
+Genuinely usable touring capability
+Strong used value retention
Cons
−Expensive desmo service intervals
−Electrical gremlins on tired examples
−Dealer parts costs hurt
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
Top 10 Accessories
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