Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Yamaha Fazer 250
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird vs Yamaha Fazer 250. Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird: 164 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 290 km/h (electronically limited; some sources cite 300+ km/h unlimitied), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird
Yamaha Fazer 250
Horsepower (hp)
164 hp
20 hp
Torque (Nm)
126 Nm
20.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
290 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
256 kg
154 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
164 hp @ 10,000 rpm
20 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
126 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
20.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
290 km/h (electronically limited; some sources cite 300+ km/h unlimitied)
135 km/h
Weight
256 kg (wet/curb weight)
154 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 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
Honda Cbr1100xx Blackbird
8.5/10
"A genuinely fast, reliable classic that rewards careful buyers enormously."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Exceptional power delivery smoothness
+Comfortable for long distances
Cons
−Cam chain tensioners wear early
−Fairings scarce and pricey
−Heavy for tight urban riding
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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