Ducati St4s vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati St4s vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Ducati St4s: 117 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 255 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 St4s
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
117 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
255 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
117 hp @ 9,500 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
98 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
255 km/h
135 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati St4s
7.8/10
"Buy with full history or walk away immediately."
Pros
+Testastretta engine is sensational
+Genuinely comfortable for touring
+Razor-sharp Ducati handling
Cons
−Expensive mandatory desmo services
−Electrical reliability is questionable
−Parts availability getting difficult
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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